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Sweet Potato Casserole – The Ultimate Holiday Comfort Dish

A delightful blend of sweet, buttery flavors and creamy textures topped with golden marshmallows and crunchy pecans, this casserole is perfect for family gatherings during the holiday season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Comfort Food, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sweet Potato Base
  • 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 4–5 medium sweet potatoes)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
Topping
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix until smooth.
  3. Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
Topping
  1. In a small bowl, mix chopped pecans, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon for the topping. Sprinkle evenly over the sweet potatoes.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven, sprinkle mini marshmallows evenly on top, and return to the oven for an additional 10–15 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden and slightly toasted.
  2. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Serve this casserole as a delightful side dish at holiday dinners. It pairs beautifully with roasted turkey, ham, or any festive main course. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–5 days, or frozen for up to three months.