Description
Easy Sweet Potato Casserole is a comforting and delicious dish that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with a rich, buttery topping. This recipe is perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, bringing warmth and nostalgia to your table. With its creamy texture and gooey marshmallow topping, it’s sure to impress everyone. Ready in under an hour, this casserole will become a staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil sweet potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, mash sweet potatoes with butter, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Generously sprinkle mini marshmallows on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until marshmallows are golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (about 150g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg