Description
Sweet potato casserole blends creamy Southern comfort with irresistible marshmallow topping, creating a nostalgic holiday side dish. Warm spices and buttery pecans elevate this classic recipe, promising a delightful experience you’ll savor with each comforting bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Liquid and Topping:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) milk
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F, ensuring rack is positioned in the center.
- Cut sweet potatoes into uniform cubes and boil in salted water until fork-tender, approximately 12-15 minutes.
- Drain potatoes thoroughly in a colander, shaking to remove excess moisture.
- Mash sweet potatoes in a large mixing bowl until creamy and smooth, eliminating any lumps.
- Incorporate melted butter, brown sugar, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt into the mashed potatoes, stirring until ingredients are completely integrated.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly across the prepared baking dish, creating a smooth surface.
- Generously scatter mini marshmallows over the entire potato layer, covering completely.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 22-27 minutes, monitoring marshmallows to achieve a golden-brown, slightly puffy texture without burning.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5-7 minutes before serving to allow marshmallows to set and cool slightly.
Notes
- Select orange-fleshed sweet potatoes for the richest, sweetest flavor and vibrant color in your casserole.
- Boil sweet potatoes whole with skin on to preserve more nutrients and prevent excess water absorption.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smoother mixing and more consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Consider replacing marshmallows with a crunchy pecan streusel topping for a less sugary, more textured alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 318
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 138 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg