Description
Sweet Potato Casserole is the ultimate Thanksgiving dish, harmoniously blending creamy sweet potatoes with a crunchy pecan topping and gooey mini marshmallows. This crowd-pleaser not only fills your home with delightful aromas but also brings warmth to your holiday table. Easy to make and customizable, it’s perfect for sharing stories and memories with loved ones during festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted if desired)
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a baking dish.
- Boil sweet potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and return to pot.
- Add butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt; mash until smooth.
- Spread the mixture in the prepared baking dish, sprinkle pecans on top, then add mini marshmallows.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until marshmallows are golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (115g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg