Description
Southern Sweet Potato Casserole is a delightful blend of creamy sweet potatoes, brown sugar, and warm spices, topped with crunchy pecans and fluffy mini marshmallows. This comforting dish is perfect for holiday feasts or cozy family gatherings, bringing smiles and warmth to your table. With its vibrant colors and rich flavors, it’s a must-have that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat your 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 fork-tender (about 15–20 minutes). Drain.
- In the same pot, mash the sweet potatoes with butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Top with chopped pecans and mini marshmallows.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown on top and bubbly around the edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side dish/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of casserole (approx. 130g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider mixing in a splash of bourbon or swapping pecans for walnuts. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.