Sweet Potato Bites with Marshmallows and Pecans
Sweet potato bites topped with marshmallows and pecans make a delicious and easy side dish or dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place sweet potato cubes in a baking dish.
- Drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Toss to coat evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Remove from oven and top with marshmallows and pecans.
- Return to oven for 5-7 minutes or until marshmallows are golden.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a crispier texture, broil for 1-2 minutes after adding marshmallows.
- Substitute honey for brown sugar if preferred.
- Use -certified marshmallows if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg