Description
A comforting classic that blends sweet and savory flavors, featuring mashed sweet potatoes topped with crunchy pecans and fluffy marshmallows.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sweet potatoes, mashed
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes with sugar, milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Pour this mixture into the greased baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, and a touch of melted butter to create a topping.
- Sprinkle the pecan mixture over the sweet potato layer, then generously top with mini marshmallows.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden brown and the casserole is heated through. Serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to customize with almond milk for a dairy-free version or use maple syrup instead of sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg