Description
Heavenly Sweet Potato Casserole is a warm, comforting dish that elevates any gathering with its delightful combination of creamy sweet potatoes, crunchy pecans, and gooey marshmallows. Perfect for Thanksgiving or family dinners, this recipe is easy to prepare and offers a touch of nostalgia with every bite. Bring everyone together around the table with this irresistible casserole that balances sweetness and texture beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Boil the cubed sweet potatoes in salted water until tender, approximately 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth.
- Mix in brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Top with chopped pecans and mini marshmallows.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until heated through and marshmallows are golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg