Preparation:

Step 1: Preheat Your Oven

Before you do anything else, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Roasting sweet potatoes at this temperature gives them that beautiful caramelization, which enhances their natural flavor. This temperature is perfect for creating a golden, slightly crispy exterior while keeping the inside soft and tender.

Step 2: Prepare the Sweet Potatoes

Start by peeling the sweet potatoes and cutting them into bite-sized cubes. Make sure to cut them into even pieces so they cook uniformly. This step is key because it ensures that each bite is equally delicious no undercooked chunks to ruin the texture!

Step 3: Season and Roast the Sweet Potatoes

Place the cubed sweet potatoes in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the olive oil over them and sprinkle the cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Toss everything together until the sweet potatoes are evenly coated with the oil and spices. Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring that none of the cubes are crowded together. This allows them to roast properly and caramelize. Roast them for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until they are golden on the outside and fork-tender on the inside.

Step 4: Add the Brown Sugar and Butter

While the sweet potatoes are roasting, prepare the brown sugar butter sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and allow it to cook for 2-3 minutes until it becomes syrupy. Be sure to keep an eye on it and stir occasionally to prevent burning. The sugar will melt into the butter, creating a rich, gooey sauce that will coat the sweet potatoes later.

Step 5: Assemble the Sweet Potato Bites

Once the sweet potatoes are done roasting, remove them from the oven. Drizzle the brown sugar butter mixture over the roasted potatoes, and gently toss them to coat each piece in the syrupy sweetness. At this point, sprinkle the chopped pecans over the sweet potatoes, and scatter the mini marshmallows evenly on top. Return the sweet potatoes to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the marshmallows have puffed up and are golden brown. The marshmallows should become gooey and melt into the sweet potatoes, creating that irresistible, sweet topping.