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Sweet potato casserole topped with melted marshmallows in a glass baking dish.

Sweet Potato Casserole

Zuzana Paar
Sweet potato casserole combines creamy mashed sweet potatoes with a toasted marshmallow topping. It’s the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any family gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 318 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large sweet potatoes peeled and diced
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 2-quart casserole dish with non-stick spray.
  • Boil the diced sweet potatoes in water for about 15 minutes, until tender.
  • Mash the sweet potatoes in a stand mixer and add the butter, mixing until smooth.
  • Add milk, brown sugar, egg, vanilla, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and nutmeg; mix well.
  • Transfer the mixture to the casserole dish and bake for 40 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven, top with marshmallows, and bake for an additional 5 minutes until golden.
  • Let cool for a few minutes, then serve.

Notes

  • You can use maple syrup instead of brown sugar for a more natural sweetness.
  • Feel free to add a sprinkle of chopped pecans or walnuts for added texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 318kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 236mgPotassium: 449mgFiber: 5gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 16472IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 1mg

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Keyword cheesy sweet potato casserole, Classic Sweet Potato Casserole, sweet potato casserole with marshmallows
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