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October 06, 2024

Sweet Potato Casserole With Pecans And Marshmallows

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Yields: 4 servings

It’s that time of the year again – the season of cozying up with loved ones, sharing delicious meals, and making unforgettable memories. And what’s a better way to kick off the festivities than with a classic sweet potato casserole?

This mouthwatering dish is a staple of the season, and for good reason. The combination of tender sweet potatoes, crunchy pecans, and gooey marshmallows is a match made in heaven. And the best part? It’s incredibly easy to make!

First, preheat your oven to 350°F. While that’s warming up, butter a 9-by-13 inch baking pan and set it aside. Next, place five large sweet potatoes in a big pot and cover them with cold water. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat and let those spuds cook until they’re nice and tender – about 20 minutes should do the trick.

Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, drain them and transfer them to a large bowl. Add in some brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract, salt, and cinnamon, and mash those potatoes until they’re smooth and creamy. Then, transfer the mashed sweet potato mixture to the prepared baking pan and smooth out the top.

Now it’s time for the fun part – adding the toppings Sprinkle some chopped pecans over the sweet potatoes, followed by a layer of miniature marshmallows. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden brown.

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 15 minutes before serving. And that’s it Your sweet potato casserole is ready to be devoured. So go ahead, grab a spoon, and dig in – your taste buds will thank you.

This sweet potato casserole is the perfect side dish for any holiday meal. It’s easy to make, delicious, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser. So why not give it a try this year?

Trust us, your guests will be begging for seconds (and maybe even thirds!). And who can blame them? This sweet potato casserole is the epitome of comfort food – it’s warm, it’s cozy, and it’s downright delicious.

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

  1. 5 large sweet potatoes
  2. 1/2 cup brown sugar
  3. 1/4 tablespoon butter
  4. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  5. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  6. 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  7. 1 cup chopped pecans
  8. 2 cups miniature marshmallows

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. 2. Butter a 9-by-13 inch baking pan and set it aside.
  3. 3. Place five large sweet potatoes in a big pot and cover them with cold water.
  4. 4. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat and cook the sweet potatoes until tender, about 20 minutes.
  5. 5. Drain the sweet potatoes and transfer them to a large bowl.
  6. 6. Add brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract, salt, and cinnamon to the bowl and mash until smooth and creamy.
  7. 7. Transfer the mashed sweet potato mixture to the prepared baking pan and smooth out the top.
  8. 8. Sprinkle chopped pecans over the sweet potatoes, followed by a layer of miniature marshmallows.
  9. 9. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  10. 10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden brown.
  11. 11. Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 15 minutes before serving.

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