Prepare to transform your ordinary BBQ into a mouthwatering culinary adventure that will have your guests begging for seconds! This irresistible Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Roasted Marshmallows recipe combines the smoky, caramelized goodness of grilled sweet potatoes with the decadent, gooey perfection of melted marshmallows. It's a side dish that effortlessly bridges the gap between savory and sweet, promising to be the star of your next outdoor cooking experience.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (approximately 375-400°F). Clean and oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
- Wash sweet potatoes thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels. Cut sweet potatoes lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick planks, ensuring even thickness for consistent cooking.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Brush each sweet potato slice generously with the seasoned oil mixture, coating both sides completely.
- Place sweet potato planks directly on the preheated grill grates. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, rotating 45 degrees halfway through each side to create professional crosshatch grill marks.
- Check potato doneness by piercing with a fork. The sweet potatoes should be tender and have slight char marks indicating caramelization.
- During the final 2-3 minutes of grilling, sprinkle mini marshmallows evenly over the sweet potato planks. Close grill lid and allow marshmallows to melt and become golden brown.
- Remove grilled sweet potatoes from heat when marshmallows are puffy and lightly caramelized. Transfer to a serving platter.
- Let cool for 2-3 minutes, then serve immediately while marshmallows are still warm and gooey.
Tips
- Choose firm, uniform-sized sweet potatoes to ensure even cooking and beautiful presentation.
- Always preheat and clean your grill grates to prevent sticking and achieve those professional-looking grill marks.
- Use a light hand when brushing olive oil to prevent flare-ups while ensuring a perfect golden-brown exterior.
- For extra flavor, experiment with adding a pinch of smoked paprika or brown sugar to your oil mixture.
- Watch marshmallows carefully during the final minutes of grilling to prevent burning - they can go from perfectly golden to charred in seconds.
- Serve immediately for the ultimate texture contrast between crispy potato edges and melted, gooey marshmallows.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg
