Description
This sweet potato casserole is a comforting side dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 3–4 medium sweet potatoes)
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- Optional topping: ½ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Peel, boil, and mash sweet potatoes until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes with brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle mini marshmallows on top. Add pecans if desired.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until marshmallows are golden and the casserole is heated through.
- Serve warm as a comforting side dish.
Notes
- For a healthier option, you can reduce the sugar or use a sugar substitute.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sides
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg