Description
Creamy sweet potato casserole elevates holiday comfort with marshmallow-topped goodness and cinnamon-spiced warmth. Southern hospitality meets classic dessert magic, inviting you to savor each delightful, indulgent bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups (720 ml) mashed sweet potatoes
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 g) brown sugar
Topping and Binding Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 g) melted butter
- 1/3 cup (40 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (100 g) chopped pecans
- 2 cups (100 g) mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (175°C), ensuring optimal temperature for baking.
- Combine mashed sweet potatoes with sugar, milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a smooth, creamy base.
- Transfer the sweet potato mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading evenly to create a uniform layer.
- Create a crumbly topping by mixing brown sugar, flour, additional melted butter, and chopped pecans in a separate bowl.
- Generously sprinkle the pecan-brown sugar mixture over the sweet potato layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the top to become slightly crisp.
- Remove the casserole and carefully distribute mini marshmallows across the surface in a single layer.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, watching closely until marshmallows turn golden brown and puffy.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow the layers to set and cool slightly.
Notes
- Swap regular sugar for coconut sugar or maple syrup to create a more natural sweetness profile that complements the sweet potatoes’ inherent flavors.
- Use lactose-free milk or almond milk to make the casserole dairy-free and suitable for those with dietary restrictions.
- Reduce butter quantity by half and replace with Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-enriched version that maintains creamy texture.
- Toast pecans before adding to the topping to intensify their nutty flavor and create a more complex, aromatic crunch that elevates the entire dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 404 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 82 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 44 mg