Description
A delightful sweet potato casserole topped with mini marshmallows and pecans, perfect for holiday dinners or a comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil the sweet potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15 minutes). Drain well.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the sweet potatoes and combine with brown sugar, milk, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with marshmallows and pecans, and bake for 25-30 minutes until heated through and marshmallows are golden brown.
Notes
For added sweetness, consider adding a splash of maple syrup. Substitute heavy cream for milk for a creamier texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg