Description
Sweet Potato Casserole is a classic comforting dish perfect for holiday gatherings, featuring mashed sweet potatoes blended with brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and vanilla, topped with crunchy pecans and gooey miniature marshmallows, then baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potato Mixture
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into cubes)
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- ⅓ cup butter (softened)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (or to taste)
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Topping
- ¾ cup chopped pecans (divided)
- 2 cups miniature marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Cook Sweet Potatoes: Place the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in a pot of boiling water. Simmer them gently for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender and easily mashed. Drain well once cooked.
- Mash Sweet Potatoes: Transfer the cooked sweet potatoes to a large bowl or back into the pot. Mash them thoroughly while adding brown sugar, softened butter, cinnamon, vanilla extract, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and evenly combined.
- Add Pecans: Fold half (about ⅓ cup) of the chopped pecans evenly into the mashed sweet potato mixture. Spread this mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the top of the sweet potato mixture with miniature marshmallows followed by the remaining chopped pecans to add a crunchy, sweet finish.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes. Bake until the marshmallows are golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
Notes
- This traditional sweet potato casserole is a favorite at Thanksgiving and other holiday meals, delivering a delicious balance of creamy, sweet, and crunchy textures.
- For a nuttier flavor, toast the pecans lightly before adding.
- You can adjust the amount of cinnamon for a stronger or subtler spice aroma.
- If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the brown sugar slightly or substitute with a natural sweetener.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 188 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 87 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
