Description
A comforting mix of creamy sweet potatoes topped with golden caramelized marshmallows, perfect for holidays or family dinners.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- Salt, to taste
- A dash of black pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional for topping)
- Chopped pecans (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) with the rack in the middle position.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Mix until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, smoothing the surface with a rubber spatula.
- Sprinkle mini marshmallows generously on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the marshmallows are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, use warm sweet potatoes for mashing. Adjust sweetness and salt before baking. Add marshmallows just before baking to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: sweet potato, casserole, dessert, holiday, marshmallows