Sweet Potato Melts

 

Side

Total Time: 40-50 mins

Prep Time: 20 mins

Bake Time: 20-30 mins

Yield: 24 servings

Equipment:

• Mixing bowls 
• Measuring cups/ spoons 
• Serving Tray & Platters

Ingredients

• 1/2 stick butter 
• 2 TBSP olive oil 
• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced ¾ inch thick 
• Salt and pepper 

• 1/2 cup chicken broth 
• 2 TBSP maple syrup 
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper 
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme 
• 6-8 marshmallows, cut in half 

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees 
2. In a large skillet, heat the butter and oil together 
3. Place the sweet potatoes in the pan once heated, in a single layer. 
4. Cook the potatoes until the one side is crispy, about 4-5 minutes 
5. In a small bowl, whisk the salt and pepper, broth, maple syrup and red pepper flakes. 
6. Have a pie dish or baker ready, flip the sweet potatoes into the dish, fried side up. 
7. Pour the broth mixture over top of the potatoes, add fresh thyme sprigs all over the top. 
8. Cover and bake for 20 minutes, uncover, and bake another 10 or until the broth is reduced a bit. 
9. Remove from the oven and top with marshmallows. 
10. Either broil for 45 seconds or use a blowtorch to toast the marshmallows. 
11. Use tongs to get the slices of potato out, serve immediately. 
12. Enjoy!