Description
Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows is a comforting dish with a balance of flavors – the earthiness of sweet potatoes, the warmth of spices, and the sugary sweetness of marshmallows.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes, cut into large cubes
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 cup pecans, chopped, divided
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon, divided (or pumpkin pie spice)
- Pinch nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- Salt, to taste
- 2 cups mini marshmallows (or use regular if preferred)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13 casserole dish and set aside.
2. Add water to a large pot and boil on medium-high heat.
3. Place sweet potatoes in the pot of boiling water. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until fork tender. Drain the water.
4. In the same pot, mash the sweet potatoes or transfer to a large bowl to mash.
5. Add brown sugar, butter, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, vanilla, and maple syrup to the sweet potatoes. Mix well.
6. Stir in 1/2 cup of the chopped pecans. Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish.
7. Sprinkle the top with marshmallows, remaining 1/2 cup of pecans, and remaining 1/2 tsp cinnamon.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until marshmallows turn golden brown.
9. Garnish with additional pecans and a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
Notes
Be careful not to overcook the potatoes, as they can absorb too much water and make the casserole watery.
To thicken the casserole, you can add 1-2 tablespoons of flour to the sweet potato mixture.
Easily double the recipe for a crowd—just increase the pan size or use two pans.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Note that marshmallows may melt into the potatoes.
Reheat in a warm oven or microwave. Add more marshmallows on top if desired.
You can freeze the casserole without the marshmallow topping for up to 3 months. Be aware that the texture may slightly change.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 41g
- Sodium: 225mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.4g
- Carbohydrates: 84g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 27mg