Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe, a perfect blend of creamy mashed sweet potatoes and a delightful crunchy topping of candied pecans and toasted marshmallows. Ideal for holidays, family dinners, or potlucks, this dish offers a harmonious balance of sweetness and texture that makes it a beloved staple on any table. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, this casserole can be made ahead of time and is sure to impress your guests. Warm it up and watch as everyone digs in for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 pounds sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces)
- ½ cup butter (melted)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 3–4 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Boil or cook sweet potatoes until tender; mash until smooth.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes with melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, salt, and cream.
- Spread the mixture in a greased 9×13 baking dish.
- Mix chopped pecans with flour and brown sugar; sprinkle over the sweet potato layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden; add marshmallows and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes until puffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 casserole (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg