Sweet Potato Marshmallow Crostini Food

SWEET POTATO CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Mix sugar and cinnamon. Arrange bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with butter; sprinkle with sugar mixture. Bake until lightly browned, 5-7 minutes. Remove from oven; preheat broiler., Mix sweet potatoes, pecans, brown sugar and butter; spread over toasts. Top with marshmallows, pressing lightly. Broil 3-4 in. from heat until marshmallows are lightly toasted, 1-2 minutes.

SWEET POTATO-MARSHMALLOW DIP

Steps:

• Put 3 sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake at 400˚ until soft, about 1 hour. Peel, then puree in a food processor with 1/3 cup tahini, 1 tablespoon each olive oil and lemon juice and 1 grated garlic clove; season with salt. Thin with water as needed. Transfer to a bowl. Spread 1/2 cup mini marshmallows on a baking sheet and broil until toasted. Top the dip with the marshmallows, pomegranate seeds and toasted sesame seeds. Serve with sweet potato chips.

SWEET POTATO CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, salt, pepper and allspice. Spray the sweet potatoes with the nonstick olive oil spray and then sprinkle them with the spice mixture. Spread the sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet. Roast until tender, about 25 minutes. Remove to a rack to cool.
• Top the sweet potato medallions with the spreadable cheese and pecan crumbles. Finish them off with a drizzle of honey.

SWEET POTATO-MARSHMALLOW CROSTINI

Steps:

• Put 3 marshmallows in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted, about 30 seconds. Mix with 1/2 cup ricotta and season with salt. Chill 1 hour. Meanwhile, toss 2 sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes) with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons chopped rosemary and 1 teaspoon salt on a baking sheet. Bake at 425˚ until tender, about 30 minutes. Thinly slice 1 baguette and toast in the oven. Top with the ricotta mixture, strips of prosciutto or speck and the sweet potatoes. Season with pepper.