Description
Looking for a show-stopping side dish or holiday appetizer? These Maple Roasted Sweet Potato Bites are everything you want in a cozy, crowd-pleasing snack. Roasted rounds of sweet potato are glazed with maple syrup, topped with fluffy toasted marshmallows, and crowned with crunchy pecans. Perfect for quick breakfast prep, elegant party platters, or warm dinner ideas, this easy recipe brings comfort food to the next level. Whether you’re planning fall food ideas, winter snacks, or simple entertaining options, this dish delivers flavor, texture, and visual appeal.
Ingredients
2 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
2 tablespoons olive oil (or melted butter)
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
12–16 large marshmallows (or mini marshmallows)
12–16 whole pecan halves
Cooking spray or parchment paper
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. Slice sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
3. In a bowl, toss sweet potato slices with olive oil, maple syrup, sea salt, and cinnamon.
4. Arrange slices in a single layer on the prepared sheet.
5. Roast for 20 minutes, flip, then roast another 10–15 minutes until golden and tender.
6. Remove tray and place a marshmallow on each sweet potato round.
7. Broil for 1–2 minutes until marshmallows are golden and puffed—watch closely!
8. Press a pecan half on top of each toasted marshmallow immediately after broiling.
9. Let cool for 2–3 minutes before serving.
10. Optional: drizzle with maple syrup or sprinkle with cinnamon or flaky salt before serving.
Notes
Use real maple syrup for the richest flavor—avoid substitutes.
Cut sweet potatoes evenly to ensure uniform cooking and presentation.
Watch marshmallows closely while broiling; they brown in seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Side Dish
- Method: Roasting & Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: maple sweet potato bites, holiday appetizer, easy sweet potato snack