Description
A creamy, nostalgic dish that balances sweet and savory flavors, perfect for holidays or a cozy Sunday meal. Customizable with spicy or crunchy twists.
Ingredients
4 large sweet potatoes
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a medium casserole dish.
2. Peel and dice sweet potatoes. Roast at 400°F or boil until tender.
3. Mash potatoes with brown sugar, milk, butter, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon.
4. Spread mixture evenly into casserole dish.
5. Top with mini marshmallows.
6. Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and bubbling.
7. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Roasting sweet potatoes intensifies natural flavor and retains more nutrients.
Substitute marshmallows with granola, pecans, or even a savory streusel.
Prepare mashed base up to 3 days in advance. Add topping and bake when ready.
Store leftovers for 3–4 days in fridge; reheat as needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: sweet potato casserole, holiday side, marshmallow topping, comfort food