Sweet Potato Casserole
A classic holiday side dish featuring a creamy, spiced sweet potato filling topped with a crunchy pecan crumble and toasted marshmallows. The perfect balance of sweet and savory!
Equipment
- Large pot for boiling
- Hand mixer or potato masher
- 9x13 inch Baking Dish
- Mixing Bowls
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1.2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup milk or heavy cream
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Prep the Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain and Mash: Drain the water completely. Place the potatoes in a large bowl. Add the melted butter, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and eggs.
- Mix: Using a hand mixer, beat the mixture on medium speed until smooth and fluffy. Be careful not to overmix.
- Assemble: Grease a 9x13 baking dish. Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into the dish.
- Make Topping: In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and pecans. Cut in the cold butter using a fork or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Bake: Sprinkle the pecan crumble evenly over the sweet potatoes. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Add Marshmallows: Remove the dish from the oven. Sprinkle the mini marshmallows over the top. Return to the oven and bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until the marshmallows are puffed and golden brown.
- Serve: Let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
For a smoother filling, make sure you remove any stringy bits from the sweet potatoes after boiling, or use a food processor instead of a hand mixer. If you love a salty contrast, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt over the finished dish right before serving.