Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Best Sweet Potato Casserole. Featuring a velvety sweet potato filling, buttery pecan crunch, and a delightful layer of gooey mini marshmallows, this dish is perfect for festive gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, it’s sure to become a family favorite that warms both hearts and bellies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (for topping)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and chop sweet potatoes into chunks. Boil in salted water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and return to the pot.
- Mash sweet potatoes with melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish. Top with chopped pecans and mini marshmallows.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until marshmallows are golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg