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sweet potato casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

Jada Parker
This easy sweet potato casserole recipe is a crowd-pleaser! With creamy mashed sweet potatoes, rich brown sugar, warm pumpkin pie spice, and a golden marshmallow topping, this dish is a perfect addition to any holiday feast or family meal. It’s simple to make, and its comforting flavors will leave everyone coming back for seconds.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Holiday, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes about 12 small or 6 large, peeled and cut into large pieces
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter plus more for greasing the baking dish
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter and set aside.
  • Cook the sweet potatoes: Place the peeled and chopped sweet potatoes in a large pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
  • Mash the sweet potatoes: Drain the sweet potatoes and transfer to a bowl. Mash them until smooth using a potato masher, fork, or hand mixer.
  • Add seasonings: Stir in the light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, pumpkin pie spice, and kosher salt until the butter melts and everything is well combined.
  • Transfer to the baking dish: Spoon the mashed sweet potatoes into the prepared baking dish and spread them evenly.
  • Top with marshmallows: Sprinkle the mini marshmallows evenly over the top of the casserole.
  • Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden and puffed.
  • Serve: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Make it ahead: You can prepare the sweet potato mixture the day before, store it in the fridge, and bake with the marshmallows just before serving.
  • Add crunch: For extra texture, sprinkle some chopped pecans or walnuts over the marshmallows before baking.
  • Substitute: If you don’t have marshmallows, you can use a brown sugar and pecan topping for a crunchy finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving (approx. 1/8 of casserole)Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 2gFat: 8gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 220mgSugar: 38g
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