Description
Sweet Potato Casserole is a comforting, delicious dish that combines creamy mashed sweet potatoes with warm spices and a crunchy pecan topping. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners, bringing warmth and nostalgia to your table. With its rich flavors and inviting aroma, every bite feels like a hug from home. Serve it up, and watch as friends and family come back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (for topping)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
- Peel and chop sweet potatoes into chunks. Boil in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth.
- In a bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes with brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until combined but slightly chunky.
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and top with chopped pecans and mini marshmallows if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and marshmallows are golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 3/4 cup (125g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: For added flavor, substitute maple syrup for brown sugar. To make ahead, prepare the casserole up to the baking step and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.