Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
This classic sweet potato casserole with marshmallows is a must make side dish for Thanksgiving and the holidays!
Servings: 12
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
- Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into large chunks and place in a large sauce pan. Cover with water and bring to a boil
- Boil until the sweet potatoes are fork tender and easily pierced with a fork. They should fall apart easily
- 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
- In a separate bowl, make the pecan topping. Stir together the melted butter, brown sugar, all purpose flour, salt, and pecan pieces until combined
- Grease a 9 by 13 baking dish with cooking spray
- Add the sweet potato filling and spread out evenly
- Spread the pecan topping evenly over the top of the sweet potatoes
- Add the mini marshmallows over the top in an even layer
- 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
Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 263mg | Potassium: 340mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 11047IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg