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September 29, 2012

Game Day With Alexia {Recipe: Sweet Potato Casserole Bites}

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When I say “Game Day” you all know what I mean, right? It’s football time!!

Game day extends past one day at our house to pretty much any day football is on. Some days friends or family join us in front of the TV (us meaning my husband and son) other days its just us. Either way, the best part about game day for me is the food!

You know who makes game day food pretty great? Alexia foods. Remember them? I worked with Alexia last year on a recipe challenge to create a new fry flavor. I’m excited to share that I’m working with them again and will be using some of their products over the next several months to make meal time and game time easier!

(In addition to their popular varieties of fries, Alexia also has a great lineup of appetizers and artisan breads. Make sure to check out all their products on their webpage!)

Things are always a little nutty around our house and because of that,  I am a huge fan of products that can make my life a little easier. For our most recent game day watching, I used Alexia Sweet Potato bites to re-invent sweet potato casserole, in a bite sized form. Super simple to make and a delicious appetizer to pass around during the game, Sweet Potato Casserole Bites are a fun bite sized app sure to be a hit with game day fans.

Here’s a little video and the recipe is below, so I hope you’ll check it out. Before that though, I have a great giveaway going on from Alexia that I think you’ll love. My friends at Alexia Foods have offered to give a fantastic Tastemaker Kit to one lucky Dine & Dish Reader. Included in the kit is:

  • 1 wooden tray with 3 white bowls for your favorite fry dips
  • 1 black Alexia apron
  • 1 Alexia egg timer
  • 1 set of Alexia wine charms
  • Coupons for some of my favorite Alexia products!

To enter the giveaway, follow the instructions in the Rafflecopter Widget below! I want to know your ideas for entertaining with Alexia products!
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Sweet Potato Casserole Bites

A sweet little game day appetizer using Alexia Sweet Potato Bites.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 package Alexia Sweet Potato Puffs
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 sweet onion coarsely chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup mini marshmallows equal to number of sweet potato bites
  • Kosher Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Bake Alexia Sweet Potato Bites according to package directions.
  • While baking, heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Add butter and melt.
  • Stir in chopped onions and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in brown sugar, cooking until onions are iridescent, soft and caramelized. Remove from heat.
  • Thread a toothpick with one mini marshmallow, one chunk of caramelized onions and one Alexia Sweet Potato Bite. Arrange on a serving try. Sprinkle with Kosher Salt, to taste, and serve warm.

I’m happy to be a part of the blogger Tastemaker group with Alexia foods. I have been compensated for my participation and Alexia is providing the giveaway items. All opinions expressed are my own.

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Previous Tagged With: alexia foods, appetizer, food, game day, Giveaway, recipe, sweet potato

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  1. Marnely Rodriguez says

    September 29, 2012 at 10:11 pm

    I’d love to try any of their sweet potato products!

  2. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    September 29, 2012 at 10:23 pm

    I’m OBSESSED with Alexia’s Waffle fries!

  3. amy tong says

    September 29, 2012 at 11:42 pm

    Sweet potato fries. 🙂 love them!

    Amy (at) utry (dot) it

  4. Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says

    September 29, 2012 at 11:43 pm

    I recently tried the Alexia wheat rolls and they were out of this world. These little sweet potato casserole bites are such a great idea, so out of the ordinary.

  5. Ashlee says

    September 29, 2012 at 11:56 pm

    Oooh, I love sweet potatoes so much! I would take those sweet potato tater tots, wrap a piece of candied bacon around them and serve them with a sour cream/Greek yogurt-type sauce with just a bit of maple syrup and maybe some hot sauce to give it a zing? Mmmm!

  6. Sara says

    September 30, 2012 at 1:44 am

    Chili cheese sweet potato fries. Mmm.

  7. Tracy F. says

    September 30, 2012 at 6:46 am

    My family loves the spicy sweet potato fries along with some cool and creamy dipping sauce!

  8. Lor G. says

    September 30, 2012 at 7:23 am

    Love sweet potatoe fries. Didn’t know Alexia made Sweet Potatoe Bites. Will definitely have to try these.

  9. Crystal @ Crystal's Cozy Kitchen says

    September 30, 2012 at 7:54 am

    We’re not big on watching sports at our house (my husband does keep up with sports news on ESPN, but that’s about it.) However those sweet potato bites look delicious – I’m going to have to look for them next time I’m at the store! Here’s hoping that I can find them in our small town…

  10. Cindi m says

    September 30, 2012 at 8:00 am

    Sweet potato waffle fries!! Yum. W some pulled pork sliders and some sort of dipping sauce!

  11. Leslie says

    September 30, 2012 at 9:03 am

    I’d like to try spicy sweet potato fries.

  12. Trudi says

    September 30, 2012 at 9:13 am

    The waffle fries are our favorite!

  13. Pat K says

    September 30, 2012 at 10:00 am

    Sweet potato fries soounds great to me!

  14. Shawn @ I Wash You Dry says

    September 30, 2012 at 10:33 am

    I would love to try those sweet potato fries! Love them!

  15. Stacie Fontinell says

    September 30, 2012 at 12:30 pm

    Those sweet potatoes bites look great! I’d make them!

  16. denise says

    September 30, 2012 at 12:42 pm

    I discovered their fries and fell in love…now moving on to the bites – trying out your recipe looks like the next thing on my list !

  17. denise says

    September 30, 2012 at 12:57 pm

    I am following Red Star on Face Book

  18. Nancie Nelson says

    September 30, 2012 at 1:31 pm

    I like WANT these now……sounds like something wonderful to bring to my next bookclub !!!!

  19. Robin Whiting says

    September 30, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    Sweet potato as they are my favorite!

  20. MaryBeth says

    September 30, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    My kids are really picky eaters but they LOVE sweet potatoe fries, so that’s my pick!!

  21. Cathy says

    September 30, 2012 at 3:43 pm

    love sweet potato fries

  22. Cathy says

    September 30, 2012 at 3:45 pm

    I like anything that makes game easier on me.

  23. Jen @ Savory Simple says

    September 30, 2012 at 6:46 pm

    Those bites look delicious! I’m a huge fan of Alexa sweet potato fries.

  24. Haley S says

    September 30, 2012 at 8:38 pm

    Mmm these look delicious!!! I am craving Alexia sweet potatoes now !(:

  25. Heather says

    September 30, 2012 at 8:44 pm

    I’d love to try their sweet potato fries. I bet they would be great with a burger while watching Alabama play! 🙂

  26. Katie Newell says

    September 30, 2012 at 10:38 pm

    Love this idea! Definitely want to try it out for our next game day party!

  27. Minnie(@thelady8home) says

    October 1, 2012 at 4:04 am

    Wow. They look too yummy. I’ll have to try these out.

  28. Amy L says

    October 1, 2012 at 7:49 am

    For a game day, I’d serve burgers with Alexia Crinkle Cut Sweet Potato Fries. I’ve liked everything I’ve tried from Alexia – especially their Sweet Poatato products.

  29. Janice says

    October 1, 2012 at 8:02 am

    Waffle Cut Sweet Potato

  30. Jessica says

    October 1, 2012 at 8:57 am

    I just bought these!!! Cannot wait to try these!!!

  31. Jessica says

    October 1, 2012 at 8:59 am

    Liked Alexia on Facebook!!

  32. Jessica says

    October 1, 2012 at 9:04 am

    @MrsK315 Tweeted!!

  33. Kim says

    October 1, 2012 at 9:08 am

    Cute fall appetizer!! Yum

  34. Shelby N. says

    October 1, 2012 at 9:17 am

    The spicy sweet potato fries! They are so good!

  35. Cookin' Canuck says

    October 1, 2012 at 9:56 am

    That’s a pretty darn cute idea, Kristen! That would be the perfect way to get the kids to eat sweet potatoes.

  36. Jason Brown, Sr. says

    October 1, 2012 at 10:08 am

    I would use the waffle fries to make loaded fries. Mmmmm lol

  37. Lissa says

    October 1, 2012 at 10:30 am

    I’d have to go with waffle fries!

  38. L Dice says

    October 1, 2012 at 12:08 pm

    This looks like a winning recipe. We really like the sweet potato fries at my house.

    thanks.

  39. Lori H says

    October 1, 2012 at 12:22 pm

    The sweet potato fries are the best!

  40. Debbie Lynn says

    October 1, 2012 at 4:19 pm

    My favorite is the sweet potatoe fries……….

  41. Nucca Chiropractor says

    October 1, 2012 at 8:40 pm

    Will definitely try those healthy fries! They do have a wide variety of sweet potatoes in different cuts. What dip usually goes well with those fries?

  42. Sharon says

    October 1, 2012 at 9:57 pm

    Spicy Potato Bites!

  43. Susan J says

    October 2, 2012 at 12:12 pm

    I’d totally go with the Spicy Sweet Potato Fries or the Waffles Fries.

  44. Shanna@ pineapple and coconut says

    October 2, 2012 at 3:17 pm

    Oh how cute are these!!!! Love sweet potato anything!

  45. Amy says

    October 2, 2012 at 8:22 pm

    Those are precious AND tasty looking! We have Alexia sweet potato fries at least twice a week. Not sure I’d want to do without them!

  46. Michelle says

    October 2, 2012 at 8:51 pm

    I would love to try this!

  47. Tasha @ Thatssoyummy says

    October 3, 2012 at 8:51 am

    I’m lovin these… super cute!

  48. Brittany R says

    October 3, 2012 at 10:22 am

    I love ANYTHING with sweet potatoes, so I’m loving these sweet potato puffs!

  49. Susana Higuera says

    October 4, 2012 at 12:20 am

    Their sweet potatoe fries mmmm!

  50. Deanna says

    October 5, 2012 at 1:34 am

    great idea for fall parties

  51. krista graham says

    October 5, 2012 at 6:47 am

    Sweet potato fries

  52. Linda says

    October 5, 2012 at 9:00 am

    You could make sweet potato nachos with the sweet potato waffle fries! The fries already have a little bit of a kick to them!

  53. tara says

    October 5, 2012 at 9:25 am

    Sounds easy and yummy!

  54. Meghan R says

    October 5, 2012 at 9:25 am

    Sweet potato tots!

  55. Jimini Ohler says

    October 5, 2012 at 3:27 pm

    How easy and super yummy! Great for the waistline and budget!

  56. Esther Widgren says

    October 5, 2012 at 4:31 pm

    Sweet potatoes are a favorite of my husband and stepdaughter. This is a definite
    “must try” appetizer!

  57. Colleen says

    October 6, 2012 at 12:31 pm

    Yum but I think I’ll swap out the onion for BACON!!

    • ReMarkovable says

      March 7, 2013 at 3:34 pm

      That’s what I thought the onion was when I first saw this. I was thinking of making that swap myself.

  58. Peggy St. clair says

    November 9, 2012 at 6:02 pm

    These look great I am also going to try them wrapped in bacon- one of our favorite things to do with Alexia’s regular ones- althought the sweet potato crinkle cuts- I Love anything Sweet potato–Thanks Alexia’s for m aking them so easy!

  59. Peggy Hasna St Clair says

    November 10, 2012 at 12:01 am

    These look great I am also going to try them wrapped in bacon- one of our favorite things to do with Alexia’s regular ones- althought the sweet potato crinkle cuts- I Love anything Sweet potato–Thanks Alexia’s for m aking them so easy!

  60. Abby says

    April 10, 2013 at 4:03 pm

    From the photo, I thought the onion was bacon. I think I’m going to give these a shot with everything the same but using bacon {brown sugar and all} instead of the onion. Sounds–and looks!–delicious!

    • Kristen says

      April 10, 2013 at 4:29 pm

      What a great idea!

  61. avalonsmom says

    August 3, 2013 at 12:00 pm

    You won’t be able to eat these fast enough!! They are Ah-MAAAAAZING!!!!

  62. Chrissy says

    August 27, 2013 at 3:59 pm

    These look absolutely amazing. Genius! I can not wait to try this recipe….I wish I could have them right this second! Thanks for sharing 🙂

  63. Evil DelBono says

    December 8, 2013 at 10:10 pm

    Just made these… oh hells yes! I would have NEVER thought marshmallows and onion would go together, but they are yummy! We are doing appetizers and desserts for Christmas dinner, but they have to have a component of traditional Christmas dinner…. perfect!!!

  64. pas cher sac guess says

    March 4, 2014 at 7:10 pm

    Love anything with Haas avocados. I must try this. Maybe it will be this weekend.

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It took me 2 months to get this Crispy Chickpea Pantry Pasta recipe up on the blog. 🤦‍♀️But it’s there now! You can find the link in my Instagram profile.
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Also, just noticed Instagram took away the like count on posts. I kind of like that...what do you think?
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#pastarecipe #chickpeapasta #dinnerideas #dinnerrecipes #vegetarianrecipe #eatcaptureshare #slowblogging  #totallifechanges
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I is for Inspiration!
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The “long haul” effects of having Covid back in December are really presenting themselves lately. The continuous persistent headaches are taking a toll and the connection between the brain fog and word retrieval function of my brain has been extra challenging. I had no idea a couple months out, the cognitive effects would still be hanging around.
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With that said, when I get a burst of inspiration I’m grabbing on for dear life. I made our favorite chocolate chip cookies recipe yesterday and felt the desire to update the blog post photos from 2007! We make these cookies all the time, so I’m not sure why it’s taken me so many years to give that poor post some new photos.
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If you’re interested in the recipe you can find the link currently in my profile. Enjoy!!
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H is for...high!
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It was so strange being on a plane again. I’m so thankful I have the antibodies because the flights were full, which seemed wrong, but everyone around me did seem to keep their masks on, so that was good.
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I can’t wait until travel becomes a regular part of life again. I’ve missed it so much!
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 @kimklassen_innercircle @southwestair @windowswap #cloudphotography #cloudsofinstagram #flightview #iflyswa #imisstravelling #skylove #planepics #myviewtoday #beautifulviews
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G is for...oh so grateful!

I flew to South Texas yesterday to visit my parents whom I haven’t seen in 2 years. They live around 17 hours away from us. We typical get to see each other a few times a year but with the pandemic and other health issues it just wasn’t able to happen and I’ve missed them soooo much.

Grateful to have had COVID last month. Although it was not at all fun, it gave me the antibodies to make this trip possible. My dad is having surgery tomorrow so I’m helping with my mom so my dad can recover without having to worry about her.

Kansas is enjoying frigid temperatures and snow. I picked a great week to head south.
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F is for...food photography.
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This time of year especially, food photography (and I guess all photography actually) is a tug of war with time and light. I had planned on making and photographing a delicious pasta recipe, but my grocery delivery ran a couple of hours late because of snowstorm. So, at the eleventh hour I decided to make a cake...that took over an hour to bake and I had about 90 minutes of natural light left...leaving me with about 30 minutes of ok light to work with.
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Anyway, this wouldn't work for a client shoot because the cake, although delicious, didn't turn out looking so great. But it will work great for today's F photo for the @kimklassen_innercircle A-Z photo project:) Lemon Citrus Yogurt Cake from this weeks @cabotcheese newsletter. So good!
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#eatcake #eatcaptureshare #eatcakebehappy #lemoncake #cakecakecakecake #foodiegram #yahoofood #dessertsofinstagram #sweettooth #kimklassen_innercircle #fisforfood
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