Description
Delicious bite-sized sweet potato treats topped with gooey marshmallows and crunchy pecans, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup pecans, chopped
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Toss them in melted butter, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- Spread the sweet potatoes on the baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for about 20 minutes, or until they’re fork-tender and beginning to caramelize.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle on the mini marshmallows.
- Top with chopped pecans and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, until the marshmallows are golden brown and melty.
- Serve warm and watch them disappear!
Notes
Don’t skip the roasting step; those caramelized edges make the magic happen! Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: sweet potatoes, marshmallows, pecans, appetizer, holiday dish