Description
This Sweet Potato Casserole is a perfect blend of creamy sweetness and crunchy pecan topping, making it a comforting dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and boil the sweet potatoes until tender, then mash them in a large bowl.
- Add sugar, milk, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the mashed sweet potatoes.
- Mix the ingredients until well combined, but do not overmix.
- Transfer the sweet potato mixture to a greased baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine chopped pecans and mini marshmallows for the topping.
- Spread the pecan and marshmallow mixture evenly over the sweet potato layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Choose firm, smooth sweet potatoes for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: recipes
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 20
Keywords: sweet potato, casserole, holiday, comfort food, pecans