Description
This Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows features creamy brown sugar-spiced sweet potatoes topped with buttery pecans and a layer of golden mini marshmallows for a comforting holiday side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the sweet potato filling
- 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into large chunks
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
For the pecan topping
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1¼ cups finely chopped pecan pieces
For the marshmallow layer
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Place the peeled and chopped sweet potatoes in a large pot and cook until they are tender and easy to mash.
- Drain the sweet potatoes thoroughly, then transfer them to a large bowl and mash until smooth or nearly smooth.
- Add the ½ cup unsalted butter, 1 cup brown sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ¼ teaspoon nutmeg. Mix thoroughly until the butter is incorporated and the seasonings are evenly distributed.
- In a separate bowl, combine the 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, ⅓ cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1¼ cups finely chopped pecans. Stir until evenly combined and crumbly.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into a suitable casserole dish.
- Sprinkle the prepared pecan mixture evenly over the sweet potato layer.
- Arrange the 10 oz mini marshmallows evenly over the pecan topping.
- Bake the casserole in a preheated oven until heated through and the marshmallows are soft and lightly golden on top. Watch closely during the final minutes to prevent excessive browning.
- Let the casserole rest briefly before serving.
Notes
- Drain the cooked sweet potatoes well before mashing to prevent a watery filling.
- For the smoothest texture, mash the sweet potatoes while they are still warm.
- Watch the marshmallows closely near the end of baking because they can brown quickly.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: 450
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