Baked Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows

6 small sweet potatoes (about 4 pounds)

2 tbsp unsalted butter

Sea salt, to taste

Freshly ground pepper, to taste

1 cup miniature marshmallows or 10 to 12 large marshmallows (cut into quarters)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Wash and scrub potatoes, and wrap individually in foil while still slightly damp.  Place potatoes directly on oven rack; bake at 400 degrees for  for about 1 hour or until tender.  Remove from oven; allow to cool slightly before removing foil.

Cut a 3-inch slit in the top of each potato, and push together at both ends.  Add about 1 tsp butter to each, and press down into the flesh of the potatoes.  Add sea salt and pepper; top each with 5 to 6 miniature marshmallows.  Place on a baking sheet, and bake at 400 degrees for 5 to 8 minutes or until marshmallows are golden brown and slightly melted.  Serve warm with additional butter, if desired.