Sweet Potato Casserole
Sweet potato casserole is a cozy, traditional side dish often served during holidays like Thanksgiving in the U.S. It’s made with mashed sweet potatoes mixed with ingredients such as butter, brown sugar, eggs, milk, and warm spices (like cinnamon or nutmeg).The magic often comes from the topping — usually either a buttery pecan streusel or a gooey layer of marshmallows that’s browned in the oven. The result is a perfect balance of sweet and savory, creamy and crunchy.
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Ingredients
For the sweet potato base:
- 2 large sweet potatoes about 1 lb total, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk or half-and-half
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
For the topping (choose one or mix both!):
- ¼ cup pecans chopped
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon softened butter
- pinch cinnamon
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
Boil the sweet potatoes
- Place the sweet potato chunks in a pot of salted water. Boil for about 15 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork. Drain well.
Mash and mix
- In a large bowl, mash the sweet potatoes until smooth. Stir in butter, brown sugar, milk, egg, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until everything is well combined and silky.
Prepare the topping
- For pecan streusel: Mix all the streusel ingredients in a small bowl until crumbly.
- For marshmallow topping: Simply set the marshmallows aside for now.
Assemble
- Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into a lightly greased small baking dish (around 8x8 inches).
- Add the topping: Sprinkle with the pecan mixture or bake without it first, then add marshmallows later (see next step).
Bake
- For pecan topping: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 25 minutes, until the top is golden.
- For marshmallows: Bake for 20 minutes, then sprinkle mini marshmallows on top and return to the oven for 5–7 minutes, until lightly browned and gooey.
- Serve warm!
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Nutrition
Calories: 387kcal (19%)Carbohydrates: 60g (20%)Protein: 6g (12%)Fat: 15g (23%)Saturated Fat: 6g (38%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 70mg (23%)Sodium: 161mg (7%)Potassium: 651mg (19%)Fiber: 6g (25%)Sugar: 27g (30%)Vitamin A: 24464IU (489%)Vitamin C: 4mg (5%)Calcium: 86mg (9%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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