Sweet Potato Crostini
Sweet Potato Crostini are bite-sized delights that combine the creamy, natural sweetness of mashed sweet potatoes with the satisfying crunch of toasted bread, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors. The addition of pecans, brown sugar, and butter to the sweet potato mixture brings a depth of richness and nuttiness that will have your guests reaching for more.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 24 slices French bread baguette 1/4 inch thick
- 2 to 3 tbsp butter melted
For the toppings:
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 3 tbsp packed brown sugar
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- 1 1/4 cups miniature marshmallows halved
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Arrange bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet, brush each slice with butter, and sprinkle the sugar-cinnamon mixture over the top. Bake the bread slices for 5-7 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and set the oven to broil.
- In a separate bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, chopped pecans, brown sugar, and butter, mixing until well incorporated. Spread this sweet potato mixture generously over each toasted bread slice.
- Top the sweet potato mixture on each crostini with marshmallows, gently pressing them into the mixture to ensure they stick. Place the baking sheet under the broiler, about 3-4 inches from the heat source. Broil the crostini for 1-2 minutes or until the marshmallows are lightly toasted and golden brown. Keep a close eye on them during this process to prevent burning. Once done, remove the sweet potato crostini from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 74kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 49mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6g
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