Description
Experience a warm embrace of flavors with our Best Sweet Potato Casserole. This comforting dish features creamy whipped sweet potatoes topped with gooey mini marshmallows, making it an irresistible centerpiece for your holiday gatherings. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or cozy family dinners, this casserole is easy to prepare and sure to impress your loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into chunks. Boil in salted water until fork-tender (about 15-20 minutes).
- Drain and mash the sweet potatoes in a mixing bowl. Add melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt; mix until smooth.
- Spread the mixture evenly in a greased baking dish and smooth the top.
- Generously top with mini marshmallows.
- Bake for approximately 25 minutes or until marshmallows are golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider mixing in chopped pecans with the marshmallows. Substitute dark brown sugar with maple syrup for a different flavor profile.