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Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows

Southern Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows Bliss

This Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows is a heartwarming dish perfect for holidays, combining creamy butter, brown sugar, and topped with golden marshmallows.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 4 cups Sweet Potatoes Peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Adjust according to sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Use fresh for better flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg Use fresh for better flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor enhancement
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract High-quality for best flavor
  • 2 large Eggs Allow sweet potatoes to cool before adding
  • 1/2 cup Milk or Cream Can substitute with plant-based milk
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Mini Marshmallows Or larger marshmallows for a twist

Equipment

  • oven
  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into even chunks, boil them until fork-tender (15-20 minutes), then drain and cool slightly.
  3. Mash the cooked sweet potatoes in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
  4. Mix in melted butter, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, eggs, and milk until combined and creamy.
  5. Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  6. Sprinkle mini marshmallows generously over the sweet potato mixture.
  7. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until marshmallows are golden brown and puffy.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow sweet potatoes to cool before adding eggs. Taste and adjust brown sugar according to the sweetness of the potatoes. Adding chopped pecans can provide extra texture and flavor.

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