Sweet Potato Bites
There’s nothing better than these bite-sized Fall treats to share with family and friends. These Sweet Potato Bites are basically Thanksgiving on a tray, soft, caramelized sweet potatoes topped with gooey toasted marshmallows, a drizzle of maple syrup, and a crunchy pecan to finish it all off.
They’re also super easy to make (which is exactly what we need during the holiday madness, right?). You only need a handful of ingredients, and in under 40 minutes, you’ve got a dish that looks fancy but is secretly the easiest thing ever.
Whether you’re setting out appetizers before the big turkey dinner, or you just want a fun snack to enjoy with a mug of apple cider, these little bites will disappear faster than you can say “save me one!”
Sweet Potato Bites Recipe
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Here’s What You’ll Need
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Peel your sweet potatoes and cut each one into 4 even slices.
In a mixing bowl, toss the potato slices with melted butter and salt until evenly coated.
Arrange the slices on a baking tray and bake for 15 minutes. Flip them over and bake for another 10 minutes.
Take the tray out, and switch your oven to the grill/broil setting.
Drizzle maple syrup over the sweet potato slices.
Cut marshmallows in half and place one half on each slice.
Pop the tray back under the broiler for 2–3 minutes, keeping a close eye so the marshmallows don’t burn (they toast quickly!).
Once golden and gooey, remove from oven and gently press a pecan half on top of each marshmallow.
Serve warm and enjoy every sticky, crunchy, sweet bite!
Tips & Variations
Make it ahead: You can roast the sweet potatoes earlier in the day, then just add the syrup, marshmallows, and pecans before serving.
Mini version: Slice the sweet potatoes thinner or cut each round in half for bite-sized appetizers. Perfect for Thanksgiving parties!
Spice it up: Sprinkle a little cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice over the sweet potatoes before baking for extra fall flavor.
Nut-free option: Swap the pecans for pumpkin seeds or just leave them off, still delicious.
Why You’ll Love Them
- They look fancy, but they’re secretly simple.
- Sweet, salty, crunchy, gooey, all the textures in one bite.
- Perfect for Thanksgiving, fall gatherings, or even a cozy movie night.
- Kids and adults both love them (and they’ll fight over the last one, trust me).
These little Sweet Potato Bites have become a favorite in my house because they’re just so fun to eat. They bring that Thanksgiving vibe without needing a ton of effort, and they’re always the first thing gone from the table.
So next time you’re planning a holiday spread, or you just want to treat your family to something cozy and sweet, whip these up, you’ll thank yourself later.
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Sweet Potato Bites
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes about 1 lb
- 8 pecan halves
- 4 medium-sized marshmallows
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Peel your sweet potatoes and cut each one into 4 even slices.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the potato slices with melted butter and salt until evenly coated.
- Arrange the slices on a baking tray and bake for 15 minutes. Flip them over and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Take the tray out, and switch your oven to the grill/broil setting.
- Drizzle maple syrup over the sweet potato slices.
- Cut marshmallows in half and place one half on each slice.
- Pop the tray back under the broiler for 2–3 minutes, keeping a close eye so the marshmallows don’t burn (they toast quickly!).
- Once golden and gooey, remove from oven and gently press a pecan half on top of each marshmallow.
- Serve warm and enjoy every sticky, crunchy, sweet bite!
