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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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.