Description
This classic Sweet Potato Casserole is a comforting and traditional side dish perfect for Thanksgiving or any family gathering. It features creamy mashed sweet potatoes blended with brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and vanilla, topped with crunchy pecans and golden miniature marshmallows baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potato Mixture
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into cubes)
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- ⅓ cup butter (softened)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (or to taste)
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- ¾ cup chopped pecans (divided)
Topping
- 2 cups miniature marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Cook Sweet Potatoes: Place the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in a pot of boiling water. Simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain thoroughly.
- Mash Sweet Potatoes and Mix: In a large bowl or back in the pot, mash the cooked sweet potatoes. Add the brown sugar, softened butter, cinnamon, vanilla extract, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate Pecans: Fold in half of the chopped pecans evenly into the mashed sweet potato mixture.
- Assemble in Baking Pan: Spread the mashed sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared 9 x 13-inch pan.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the miniature marshmallows evenly over the top, then scatter the remaining chopped pecans on top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
Notes
- This sweet potato casserole is a beloved traditional dish often served during Thanksgiving celebrations.
- Adjust the amount of cinnamon to suit your taste preference.
- For a crunchier topping, you can toast the pecans lightly before adding them.
- If you prefer a less sweet option, you can reduce the amount of brown sugar or marshmallows.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 188 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 87 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
