RITZ Sweet Potato and Marshmallow Bites

Name: RITZ Sweet Potato and Marshmallow Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 24 sweet potato slices (about 2 inches in diameter and 1/4 inch thick); 24 RITZ Crackers; 12 pecan halves, cut lengthwise in half; 12 marshmallows, cut crosswise in half; ⅛ tsp. pumpkin pie spice

Your guests this fall will love these delicious appetizers that look like pumpkins! They're perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving - or any time you want a savory bite.

Well-being Choice

Nutrition Bonus

This fall appetizer idea will remind you of your favorite pie, but is also a smart choice for your guests since it is an excellent source of Vitamin A from the sweet potatoes.

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Servings:

Makes 6 servings, 4 topped crackers each.

Ingredient list

24 peeled sweet potato slices (about 2 inches in diameter and 1/4 inch thick)
24 RITZ Crackers
12 small pecan halves, cut lengthwise in half
12 marshmallows, cut crosswise in half
⅛ tsp. pumpkin pie spice

Directions

Heat oven to 350°F.

Add potato slices to saucepan of boiling water; cook 8 to 10 min. or just until potatoes are tender.

Use slotted spoon to transfer potatoes to bowl of ice water; let stand until potatoes are completely cooled. Drain on paper towels.

Place crackers in single layer on baking sheet; top with sweet potatoes. Add 1 pecan piece to each topped cracker to resemble a stem on a pumpkin, gently pressing pecan into potato to secure.

Top with marshmallows, cut sides down; sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice.

Bake 5 min. or until potatoes are heated through and marshmallows start to puff.

Recipe Tips

Selecting Sweet Potatoes
You will need about 2 small sweet potatoes (about 1/2 lb.) to get the 24 slices needed to prepare this recipe. For best results, look for long thin potatoes which when sliced will fit on tops of crackers. If the potato ends are tapered, you may need to trim and discard the ends before slicing the potatoes. If small sweet potatoes are not available, try cutting a large sweet potato into 1/4-inch-thick slices, then cut each slice into thirds or quarters to get the 24 sweet potato pieces needed to prepare this recipe.
Shortcut
Prepare using sliced leftover cooked or canned sweet potatoes.
Special Extra
Prepare using glazed pecan halves.