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Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows

Sweet potato casserole with marshmallows is a must for any Thanksgiving table. This delicious family favorite features a crunchy pecan topping and marshmallows on top for irresistible flavor!

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This is the best sweet potato casserole!

This is a classic favorite dish to make for the holidays and it’s simply divine. You will definitely be back for seconds!

Sweet Potato Casserole is a holiday must make along with stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, glazed carrots, and green bean casserole.

Mashed sweet potato filling is topped with a crunchy brown sugar pecan layer and covered in mini marshmallows that are baked to golden brown perfection.

sweet potato casserole with marshmallows

Ingredients to make sweet potato casserole with marshmallows

  • sweet potatoes
  • brown sugar
  • butter
  • spices: salt, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and nutmeg
  • all purpose flour
  • pecan pieces
  • mini marshmallows
ingredients needed to make sweet potato casserole

How to make marshmallow sweet potato casserole

Step 1: Prepare the sweet potatoes by peeling them and cutting them into large chunks. Doing this will allow them to cook faster when you boil them instead of leaving them whole.

cutting sweet potatoes into chunks

Step 2: Place the sweet potato chunks in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook the sweet potatoes until they are fork tender and fall apart easily.

Step 3: Drain the sweet potatoes and add them back to the sauce pan. Mash with a potato masher.

Add the rest of the casserole filling ingredients: butter, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and nutmeg and mix until well combined.

Step 4: In a separate bowl, make the pecan topping for the casserole. Stir together the melted butter, brown sugar, all purpose flour, salt, and pecan pieces until combined.

Step 5: Grease a 9 by 13 baking dish with cooking spray. Add the sweet potato filling and spread it out evenly in the dish.

Top the sweet potatoes with the pecan crumble in an even layer.

Step 6: Add the mini marshmallows over the pecan topping in an even layer, making sure to cover the entire top of the casserole.

Step 7: Bake the sweet potato casserole at 350 degrees for 25-35 minutes, or until bubbly and the marshmallows are golden brown on top.

We are going for those perfect toasty brown marshmallows that make for the most delicious bite!

Just make sure to keep a close eye on the casserole towards the end to ensure you get a nice toasty brown top without burning.

sweet potato casserole with marshmallows

While I used to only be a sweet potato and pecan kinda gal, this recipe changed my mind!

The salty crunchy pecan topping with the sweetness of the golden brown marshmallows is simply out of this world delicious.

My kids love this recipe and think it’s so fun to eat marshmallows for a meal!

sweet potato casserole with marshmallows and pecan topping

Storing & Reheating

  • Storing: Leftover casserole can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
  • Reheating: Leftover sweet potato casserole can be reheated in the oven at 350 degrees, or in the microwave until heated through

If you’re asked to bring sweet potato casserole to your family’s Thanksgiving table, bring this. You will wow them all with your incredible cooking skills!

Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows FAQs

Can I make this in advance?

Yes, you can prep this ahead of time. Make the sweet potato filling, and place in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Once you are ready to bake the casserole, add the pecan topping and marshmallows.

How can I save time on Thanksgiving?

The day before Thanksgiving, I will at least boil and mash my sweet potatoes, or make it all ahead to assemble the next day. This dish is a great one to prep ahead of time.

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You can’t go wrong with this classic holiday side dish! It will bring back all the nostalgia of childhood and is sure to impress your friends and family.

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Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows

Yield: 1 9x13 baking dish
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

This classic sweet potato casserole with marshmallows is a must make side dish for Thanksgiving and the holidays!

Ingredients

For the sweet potato filling

  • 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into large chunks (around 9 cups worth)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg

For the pecan topping

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cups finely chopped pecan pieces

For the marshmallow layer

  • 10 oz mini marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into large chunks and place in a large sauce pan. Cover with water and bring to a boil
  2. Boil until the sweet potatoes are fork tender and easily pierced with a fork. They should fall apart easily
  3. Drain the sweet potatoes and add them back to the sauce pan. Mash with a potato masher. Add the rest of the sweet potato filling ingredients: butter, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and nutmeg and mix until well combined
  4. In a separate bowl, make the pecan topping. Stir together the melted butter, brown sugar, all purpose flour, salt, and pecan pieces until combined
  5. Grease a 9 by 13 baking dish with cooking spray
  6. Add the sweet potato filling and spread out evenly
  7. Spread the pecan topping evenly over the top of the sweet potatoes
  8. Add the mini marshmallows over the top in an even layer
  9. Bake the sweet potato casserole at 350 degrees for 25-35 minutes, or until bubbly and the marshmallows are golden brown on top. Watch closely towards the end to get the perfect golden brown without burning
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 15 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 314Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 179mgCarbohydrates: 43gFiber: 3gSugar: 30gProtein: 2g

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Nicole

Thursday 21st of December 2023

This was absolutely the best Sweet Potato Casserole I’ve ever made/had! That layer of pecans was amazing! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!

Joy Shull

Wednesday 27th of December 2023

So happy you enjoyed it!

Mary

Friday 24th of November 2023

This was awesome but we don’t like side dishes to be overly sweet so I made the sweet potato layer with only 1/4 cup butter and about 2T honey and it was the perfect sweet savory combo.

Vanessa

Thursday 23rd of November 2023

I need to bake a head of time and bring it to my families house. Could I bake it before with the nut topping and when I get to my sisters could I brown the marshmallows last minute?

Natalie

Wednesday 22nd of November 2023

Can you make this the day before and just not put the toppings on till the next day?

Joy Shull

Wednesday 27th of December 2023

Yes! I do this often to save time

Teresa Smith

Wednesday 22nd of November 2023

What about using a smaller, but taller dish?

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