Description
This classic Sweet Potato Casserole is a comforting and delicious side dish perfect for holiday meals or any cozy dinner. It features tender mashed sweet potatoes blended with brown sugar, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and seasoning, topped with crunchy pecans and sweet miniature marshmallows baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 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: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9 x 13 inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Cook Sweet Potatoes: Place the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes into a pot of boiling water. Let them simmer for about 15 minutes or until they are fork-tender, then drain thoroughly.
- Mash Sweet Potatoes: In a large bowl or back in the pot, mash the cooked sweet potatoes. Add the brown sugar, softened butter, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt and black pepper to taste, then mix until smooth and well combined.
- Add Pecans: Fold in half of the chopped pecans into the mashed sweet potato mixture. Spread this mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the miniature marshmallows evenly over the sweet potato layer, then top with the remaining chopped pecans.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the marshmallows turn golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
Notes
- This Sweet Potato Casserole is a traditional favorite for Thanksgiving but works well as a side dish anytime you crave comforting, wholesome flavors.
- Adjust cinnamon quantity to your preference for warmth and spice.
- You can substitute the marshmallows with a nut topping or crumble for a less sweet version.
- Use unsalted butter to control sodium content better if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 188 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 87 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
