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Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows Perfect for Holidays

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A cozy and indulgent holiday dish featuring creamy sweet potatoes, gooey marshmallows, and crunchy pecans. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any festive gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 medium-sized sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk (whole milk or almond milk)
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease your 9×13 baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into evenly sized chunks to ensure even cooking.
  3. Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender.
  4. Drain the sweet potatoes and transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Using a potato masher (or fork), mash them until smooth. You can leave small chunks if you prefer a textured casserole.
  5. Add the melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the mashed sweet potatoes. Stir well until everything is fully combined and smooth.
  6. Transfer the sweet potato mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
  7. Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the top of the sweet potato mixture.
  8. Top with a generous layer of mini marshmallows, spreading them out so they cover the entire surface.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden brown and puffed up.
  10. Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.

Notes

[‘Choose firm, deep orange sweet potatoes for natural sweetness and creaminess.’, ‘Avoid overcooking the potatoes to prevent a watery texture.’, ‘Taste the sweet potato mixture before adding eggs to adjust sugar and spices.’, ‘Prepare the sweet potato mixture ahead of time and refrigerate overnight. Add toppings before baking.’, ‘Watch the marshmallows closely during the last few minutes of baking to prevent burning.’]

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Keywords: sweet potato casserole, holiday recipe, Thanksgiving side dish, Christmas recipe, marshmallows, pecans, comfort food

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