Description
Sweet Potato Casserole is a heartwarming dish that captures the essence of family gatherings and festive celebrations. With a creamy base of mashed sweet potatoes infused with cinnamon and vanilla, it’s topped with a crunchy pecan and gooey mini marshmallow layer that creates an irresistible contrast in flavor and texture. Perfect for Thanksgiving or cozy dinners, this casserole is sure to become a beloved staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
Instructions
- Boil the diced sweet potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain and mash the sweet potatoes, adding butter and milk until creamy.
- Stir in brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- In a bowl, mix chopped pecans with melted butter; sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture. Top with mini marshmallows.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until marshmallows are golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg