Description
A cozy and delicious sweet potato casserole with a creamy filling, sweet notes, and a crunchy topping, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup mini marshmallows (or chopped pecans)
- ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil the sweet potatoes in a large pot of salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain and allow them to cool slightly.
- Mash the sweet potatoes in a large bowl until smooth.
- Mix in the brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle mini marshmallows (or chopped pecans) on top.
- Bake for 30 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
Notes
Can be made ahead of time; refrigerate overnight and bake when ready. Best served warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: sweet potato, casserole, holiday recipe, comfort food, Thanksgiving