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Sweet Potato Casserole

A delightful dish combining creamy sweet potatoes with a crunchy topping that's perfect for holiday tables and family gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

Sweet Potato Mixture

  • 4 large sweet potatoes Peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs

Topping

  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Peel and chop the sweet potatoes, then boil them until tender. Drain and mash the sweet potatoes in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add sugar, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and eggs to the mashed sweet potatoes, mixing until well combined.
  • Spread the sweet potato mixture into a greased baking dish.
  • In another bowl, mix brown sugar and chopped pecans. Sprinkle this mixture over the sweet potato layer.
  • Add mini marshmallows on top.

Baking

  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and the marshmallows are golden brown.

Serving

  • Serve warm.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. To reheat, warm it in the oven or microwave individual portions for convenience. Adjust sweetness to your liking with more or less sugar. For added flavor, a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg can enhance the sweet potato mixture.
Keyword Casserole, Comfort Food, Holiday Recipe, sweet potato casserole, Vegetarian