Description
The Best Ever Sweet Potato Casserole is a comforting and indulgent dish featuring creamy sweet potatoes topped with golden, gooey marshmallows. This delightful casserole combines warm spices with a touch of sweetness, making it the perfect centerpiece for holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this recipe will have your loved ones coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and chop sweet potatoes into chunks. Boil in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain and return sweet potatoes to the pot. Add melted butter, milk, brown sugar, and cinnamon; mash until smooth.
- Spoon the mixture into a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top generously with mini marshmallows.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until marshmallows are golden brown and gooey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - Customize the topping by adding chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch. - For a dairy-free option, substitute vegan butter and non-dairy milk. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days; reheat at 350°F for about 20 minutes.