Amazing Sweet Potato Skins with Marshmallow Bacon
These sweet potato skins are a delightful appetizer, combining the sweetness of marshmallows with the savory crunch of bacon for a unique flavor experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the sweet potatoes and prick them several times with a fork.
- Bake the sweet potatoes for 45-60 minutes, or until tender. Let them cool slightly.
- Cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out most of the flesh, leaving a thin shell.
- In a small bowl, mix the scooped-out sweet potato flesh with melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Mash the mixture until smooth.
- Spoon the sweet potato mixture back into the skins.
- Top each skin with mini marshmallows and crumbled bacon.
- Return the sweet potato skins to the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden and puffed.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of brown sugar and cinnamon to your preference.
- For extra crispiness, you can broil the marshmallows for the last minute, watching them closely to prevent burning.
- Feel free to add other toppings like chopped pecans or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: Approximately 350-400
- Sugar: Approximately 30-40g
- Sodium: Approximately 200-300mg
- Fat: Approximately 15-20g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 5-7g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 10-13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 40-50g
- Fiber: Approximately 5-7g
- Protein: Approximately 10-15g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 20-30mg
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