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Six toasted marshmallow-topped mini desserts, each garnished with a pecan, are arranged on a gray plate with a blue cloth in the background.

Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Appetizer Recipe

Author: Jessica Haggard
Crispy edges, soft buttery centers, gooey marshmallow, and pecan crunch in a single bite make a mini sweet potato casserole that outperforms the full-size dish. Thirty minutes, eight servings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizers
Cuisine American
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 157 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes about 1 pound
  • 8 halves pecan
  • 4 medium marshmallows cut in half
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 425 °F.
  • Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into 4 even rounds each for a total of 8 slices.
  • Toss the slices with melted butter and a pinch of salt until evenly coated.
  • Arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Flip each slice, then roast for another 10 minutes until lightly golden and soft in the center.
  • Switch the oven to broil. Drizzle a little maple syrup over each slice, then top with half a marshmallow.
  • Broil for 2 to 3 minutes, just until the marshmallows are puffed and golden. Keep a close eye because they brown fast.
  • Remove from the oven and top each with a pecan half. Serve warm while the marshmallows are still gooey and the centers buttery and soft.

Notes

  • Skip the nuts if needed and use pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, or toasted coconut for crunch.
  • Toast pecans first for a richer flavor.
  • Keep an eye on the marshmallows while broiling so they don’t burn.
  • Add cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, or smoked paprika for extra warmth.
Serve: Enjoy with turkey, ham, chicken, or classic sides like stuffing, green beans, or Brussels sprouts.
Store: Let them cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 350 F for 10 to 12 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 157kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 139mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 16176IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg
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