Description
Creamy Southern sweet potato casserole brings comfort and warmth to family gatherings with its luscious marshmallow topping. Rich, buttery flavors and cinnamon-spiced sweet potatoes create a nostalgic side dish you’ll crave at every holiday meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 lbs sweet potatoes (about 4–5 medium, peeled & cubed)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk (or heavy cream)
Liquid & Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Topping Ingredients:
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup chopped pecans (or walnuts)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Prepare the sweet potatoes by cutting them into uniform cubes and boiling in salted water until they become tender and easily pierced with a fork, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the cooked sweet potatoes thoroughly and transfer to a large mixing bowl, then mash until completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Incorporate melted butter, brown sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt into the mashed sweet potatoes, stirring until the mixture is completely homogeneous and creamy.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and carefully spread the sweet potato mixture evenly across the bottom, creating a smooth surface.
- Create the streusel topping by combining brown sugar, all-purpose flour, chopped pecans, ground cinnamon, and melted butter in a separate bowl, mixing until the ingredients form a crumbly texture.
- Generously sprinkle the pecan streusel over the sweet potato base, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Place the casserole in a preheated oven at 350°F and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown color and slight bubbling around the edges.
- Optional: For an extra indulgent touch, add marshmallows during the final 5 minutes of baking and briefly broil until they turn golden and puffy.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes, which helps the dish set and makes serving easier.
- Serve warm as a delightful side dish alongside holiday main courses, and enjoy the rich, comforting flavors.
Notes
- Opt for organic sweet potatoes to enhance the natural, earthy flavor and boost nutritional value.
- Prevent lumpy mashed sweet potatoes by using a potato masher or electric mixer for ultra-smooth consistency.
- Customize the casserole for dietary needs by substituting dairy-free milk and vegan butter for a plant-based version.
- Reduce sugar content by using monk fruit sweetener or cutting the brown sugar quantity in half for a lighter, less sweet dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg