Description
Sweet potato casserole invites comfort and Southern charm to your holiday table. Creamy mashed sweet potatoes topped with golden marshmallows promise a delightful blend of warmth and nostalgia you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) milk
Instructions
- Simmer cubed sweet potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes until fork-tender, then thoroughly drain and mash into a smooth consistency.
- Blend mashed sweet potatoes with melted butter, brown sugar, warm spices, fragrant vanilla, and creamy milk until perfectly homogeneous.
- Grease a casserole dish and carefully spread the sweet potato mixture evenly across the bottom, creating a uniform layer.
- Artfully arrange miniature marshmallows across the entire surface of the sweet potato base, ensuring complete coverage.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and position rack in the middle position for even heating.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching closely as marshmallows transform into golden, caramelized peaks.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes, allowing the casserole to set and cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm, showcasing the beautifully toasted marshmallow topping that adds a delightful contrast to the creamy sweet potato base.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by reducing brown sugar for a less sugary version, perfect for those watching their sugar intake.
- Swap marshmallows with a crunchy pecan or walnut streusel topping for a more nutty, textural experience.
- Use coconut milk instead of regular milk to create a dairy-free alternative that adds a subtle tropical twist.
- Roast sweet potatoes instead of boiling to intensify their natural caramelized flavor and create a deeper, richer taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg