Description
Sweet Potato Casserole is a rich, creamy holiday side dish made with mashed sweet potatoes, butter, and warm spices, topped with crunchy pecans or gooey marshmallows. This comforting classic balances sweet and savory flavors, making it a must-have at holiday feasts, family gatherings, or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- ½ cup melted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for topping)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (for topping)
- Optional: ½ tsp cinnamon or nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes, melted butter, brown sugar, milk, vanilla, salt, and eggs until smooth.
- Spread mixture evenly into prepared dish.
- Top with marshmallows or the pecan-butter-sugar topping.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until topping is golden and filling is bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh sweet potatoes for best flavor and texture.
- Pat mashed potatoes dry if watery to prevent excess moisture.
- Add cinnamon or nutmeg for extra warmth.
- Let casserole rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
- Store leftovers in fridge up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- Reheat with a splash of milk for creaminess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: ~280
- Sugar: ~18g
- Sodium: ~200mg
- Fat: ~14g
- Saturated Fat: ~6g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~36g
- Fiber: ~3g
- Protein: ~3g
- Cholesterol: ~55mg