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Sweet Potato Casserole

A creamy and sweet casserole made with mashed sweet potatoes, topped with crunchy pecans and gooey marshmallows. Perfect for family gatherings and comfort food cravings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups sweet potatoes, mashed
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 2 pieces eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Toppings
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by peeling and chopping your sweet potatoes into small chunks. Place them in a pot of boiling water and cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  2. Drain the cooked sweet potatoes and transfer them to a mixing bowl. Use a potato masher or fork to mash them until creamy.
  3. In the same bowl, add the sugar, milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Stir until everything is well combined and smooth.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the sweet potato mixture into a greased baking dish.
  2. Evenly distribute the mini marshmallows over the sweet potato mixture. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and chopped pecans, and sprinkle it over the marshmallows.
  3. Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
Serving
  1. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy this delicious layered delight!

Notes

For a sweeter flavor, opt for Garnet or Jewel sweet potatoes. You can make this casserole ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator.