Description
A warm and comforting Sweet Potato Casserole topped with golden, toasted marshmallows, perfect for holidays or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 tablespoon orange zest (optional)
- A splash of heavy cream (optional)
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 and creamy.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly, creating a shallow well in the center.
- Sprinkle mini marshmallows generously over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the marshmallows are golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra richness, dot the top with more butter before adding marshmallows. Consider adding a handful of chopped pecans for crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: sweet potato casserole, holiday recipes, comfort food, vegetarian casserole, marshmallow topping