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Sweet Potato Casserole (with Marshmallows)

Fall in love with this soul-warming dish—the best Sweet Potato Casserole topped with perfectly toasted marshmallows! How's THAT for 'sweet'!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 475kcal
Author FoodFaithFitness

Ingredients

  • 3 large sweet potatoes
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp pecans
  • pinch of cinnamon
  • pinch of salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into cubes.
    The Best Sweet Potato Casserole (with Marshmallows) step 1
  • Boil the sweet potatoes in a pot of water for 15 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
    The Best Sweet Potato Casserole (with Marshmallows) step 2
  • In a large bowl, mash the sweet potatoes along with the brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and vanilla extract, and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
    The Best Sweet Potato Casserole (with Marshmallows) step 3
  • Spread the mashed potatoes into a baking dish or casserole and sprinkle with the marshmallows and the pecan nuts.
    The Best Sweet Potato Casserole (with Marshmallows) step 4
  • Bake the casserole for 20 minutes in the preheated oven or until the marshmallows are golden brown. Serve the sweet potato casserole warm.
    The Best Sweet Potato Casserole (with Marshmallows) featured below

Notes

  • Use bright, orange-fleshed sweet potatoes. They're not only sweeter but also creamier.
  • Toast your marshmallows evenly; rotate the dish if you need to.
  • Taste as you go to attain that perfect balance of sweet and spicy.

Nutrition

Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 86g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 243mg | Potassium: 1194mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 48274IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 2mg