Best Sweet Potato Bites

These sweet potato bites are perfect for your next party! They taste just like a sweet potato casserole—complete with toasted marshmallows and crunchy pecans.

If you love sweet potato casserole but not the prep work and don’t trust yourself with the portion sizes, get instant gratification with this sweet potato bites recipe!

They prove big flavors come in small bites.

The best part? You’ll only need 6 ingredients and a single baking pan!

What are Sweet Potato Bites?

Sweet potato bites are the bite-sized version of the classic sweet potato casserole. 

The anatomy of this crowd-pleasing treat starts with a sweet potato round roasted to tender perfection with butter, salt, and maple syrup. Then, it’s topped with a marshmallow toasted until gooey and a crunchy pecan to tie it all together. 

Is your mouth watering yet? 

Because they’re essentially hand-held, these sweet potato casserole bites make the perfect party desserts.

But hey, no one will judge you if you whip these up for a quick sugar fix.

It’s way better than overindulging in a whole sweet potato casserole, if you ask me!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• 6 Ingredients: You can’t get any simpler than a dessert with 6 ingredients! Stack everything together, and the oven will do the work for you.
• Versatile: They can either be sweet potato appetizer bites or sweet potato dessert bites! Because they’re served utensil-free, they’re great for hassle-free hosting. 
• Twist on a Classic: Every now and then, it’s nice to see classic favorites in a whole new packaging! Enjoy the sweet and salty goodness of sweet potato casserole in an adorable form. 

What Do Sweet Potato Casserole Bites Taste Like?

These sweet potato bites taste identical to the comforting sweet potato casserole.

Roasting them in butter adds decadence, and the resulting fork-tender sweet potatoes even get a bit of texture outside from the caramelized maple syrup.

You’re also not only getting sweetness as salt balances it out. 

And finally, for the perfect dreamy bite, the sweet potatoes are topped with gooey marshmallows and crunchy pecans. 

Ingredients For Sweet Potato Appetizer Bites

• Sweet potatoes – For these sweet potato casserole bites, look for orange or red sweet potatoes that are smooth and free of cracks. 
• Marshmallows – These sweet potato bites have just the right amount of marshmallows. Nothing more, nothing less.
• Unsalted butter – You can use any oil of choice, but the richness you’ll get when you roast the sweet potato slices in butter is just hard to top. 
• Salt – Sweet potato bites with marshmallows and pecans are a delicious harmony of sweet and salty!
• Maple syrup – One of the best sweeteners for sweet potato desserts is maple syrup. It’s added close to the end of baking the sweet potato bites so it will caramelize but not burn. 
• Pecans – For added crunch. They also look mouthwateringly good on top of the toasted marshmallows!
• Non-stick cooking spray – For easier clean-up after everything is devoured.

Tools Needed To Prepare Sweet Potato Bites

• Knife for cutting the sweet potatoes
• Baking pan for baking the sweet potato rounds

Ingredient Additions & Substitutions For Pecan Marshmallow Sweet Potato Bites

Marshmallow substitute

If you want to make this recipe but only have marshmallow fluff, that will work well in place of marshmallows! 

You can even omit marshmallows altogether and just top the sweet potato bites with brown sugar.

The resulting glaze makes these bite-sized sweet potato casseroles taste almost like a classic sweet potato pie.

Pecan substitutes

Other nuts are as delicious as pecans on these sweet potato bites with toasted marshmallows. In fact, why not serve different kinds? Some with sliced almonds and others with walnut halves!

Maple syrup alternative

Maple syrup is a tried and tested sweet potato companion, but feel free to use honey or simple syrup.

More add-ins and toppings to try

Make these sweet potato bites with warm cinnamon or salty bacon. 

You can even build them like s’mores with chocolate on top of the marshmallows.

How to Bake Sweet Potato Bites

Ingredients:

• 2 sweet potatoes, peeled
• 1 cup marshmallows
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/4 cup pecans
• Non-stick cooking spray

Tools you need:

• Knife
• Baking pan

Instructions:

STEP 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease the baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.

STEP 2: Slice the sweet potatoes into rounds and arrange them on the prepared baking pan.

STEP 3: Drizzle the sweet potato rounds with butter and sprinkle with salt.

STEP 4: Bake for 20 minutes.

STEP 5: Drizzle the baked sweet potato bites with maple syrup, then top with marshmallow halves.

STEP 6: Bake the sweet potato bites for another 3 to 5 minutes.

STEP 7: Remove from the oven and immediately press a pecan half on each marshmallow. Serve and enjoy!

What To Serve With Baked Sweet Potato Bites

Serve these baked sweet potato bites with the all-time sweet potato casserole sauce: cranberry sauce!

Salted caramel, pecan praline sauce, or even just whipped cream and warm spices will also take these mini delights to the next level. 

Can’t get enough of sweet potatoes?

You can whip up this Paula Deen sweet potato casserole and sweet potato bundt cake!

Tips About Making Sweet Potato Bites with Marshmallows and Pecans

• Aim for uniform cuts so the sweet potato bites will cook evenly. Slice them at about 1/4-inch thick so they can support their toppings but still cook fairly quickly. It’s also up to you if you want to peel the sweet potatoes.
• You don’t need to par-boil the sweet potato rounds! Just bake them as-is.
• The marshmallows are cut in half so they won’t puff up too much. You can use kitchen shears to cut them. And, of course, watch them closely so they don’t burn.

How To Store Marshmallow Pecan Sweet Potato Bites

• Fridge: The sweet potato appetizer bites can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, but they’re best enjoyed right after they’re made. 
• Reheating: For warm and gooey sweet potato casserole bites, just pop them in the microwave at 30-second intervals. 

How to Know When Sweet Potato Bites Are Done?

These marshmallow pecan sweet potato bites are done after about 20 minutes. When pierced with a fork, they should feel tender. 

The thickness of the sweet potato rounds will influence the cooking time. Some thicker sweet potato bites might even require flipping.

FAQ About Sweet Potato Bites

How do you slice sweet potatoes easily?

Make sure your sweet potatoes are at room temperature as they tend to get harder after being chilled. As for the process, simply peel the sweet potatoes, cut off their ends, and slice into rounds. 

What temp to bake sweet potato bites at?

These sweet potato bites are baked at 350°F. 

Can sweet potato bites be frozen?

We haven’t tried it ourselves because these sweet potato bites are quick and easy to make anyway. However, a typical sweet potato casserole with the same components as these bite-sized treats last frozen for up to 2 months. Just be aware of the potential changes in texture.

Can these be made ahead?

Yes. You can slice the sweet potatoes one day in advance. Immerse the slices in water and store them in the fridge until use.

Why do people put marshmallows in sweet potatoes?

The unexpected pairing started when a marshmallow company wanted to develop a booklet to encourage home cooks to use marshmallows in their recipes!

Conclusion

Life is sweeter with sweet potato recipes, and these sweet potato bites are perfect if you can’t commit to an entire dish of sweet potato casserole.

Sweet and salty maple sweet potatoes are baked to tender perfection with ooey gooey marshmallows and crunchy pecans—it’ll be hard to commit to just one piece!

And because they’re bite-sized and can be enjoyed without utensils, they’re also fantastic for parties! 

If you love desserts that fit easily between the fingertips, here are more bite-sized sweets to make at home:

• Caramel Apple Bites
• Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites
• Instant Pot Churro Bites
• Instant Pot Banana Bread Bites
• No-Bake Tropical Granola Bar Bites