Description
Yummy Sweet Potato Casserole is a delightful combination of creamy, buttery sweet potatoes topped with crunchy pecans and gooey marshmallows. This comforting dish is perfect for family gatherings and holiday celebrations, delivering a balance of sweet and savory flavors that will evoke warm memories. Easy to prepare, it offers a vibrant presentation that makes it an irresistible addition to any meal. Whether served as a side or dessert, this casserole promises to be a crowd-pleaser any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil the chopped sweet potatoes in salted water for about 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain.
- In the same pot, mash the sweet potatoes with butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread the mixture evenly into a greased baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine pecans and marshmallows; sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg