Description
A delicious and creamy sweet potato casserole topped with golden marshmallows, perfect for holidays and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium (2 lbs) Sweet Potatoes
- 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup (melted) Unsalted Butter
- 1/2 cup Whole Milk
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups Mini Marshmallows
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Peel and chop sweet potatoes into uniform chunks for even cooking
- Step 2: Cook Potatoes – Boil sweet potato chunks in salted water for 15-20 minutes until easily pierced with a fork
- Step 3: Mash Base – Drain thoroughly and mash sweet potatoes. Stir in melted butter, brown sugar, and milk until completely smooth
- Step 4: Add Binding – Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until mixture is well combined and creamy throughout
- Step 5: Assemble – Pour mixture into greased baking dish and smooth top with spatula for even surface
- Step 6: Top & Bake – Sprinkle marshmallows evenly over surface. Bake 25-30 minutes until marshmallows are golden brown
Notes
- Choose orange-fleshed sweet potatoes for the best color and natural sweetness in your finished casserole
- Drain sweet potatoes completely after boiling to prevent a watery casserole that won’t set properly
- Let the sweet potato mixture cool slightly before adding eggs to prevent them from scrambling in the hot mixture
- Cover edges with foil if marshmallows brown too quickly, allowing the center to finish cooking properly
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285 calories
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: sweet potato casserole, holiday side dish, marshmallow topping, thanksgiving, comfort food, baked casserole