Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows offers a delightful twist for holiday dinners. I love its creamy sweetness. The golden marshmallow topping adds a touch of indulgence. This dish pairs well with savory meals. Try it if sweet potato salad isn’t your favorite choice.
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Sweet potato casserole with marshmallows recipe
Sweet potato casserole with marshmallows is a popular dish, especially during Thanksgiving. The side dish is known for its sweet and creamy flavor profile.
This sweet potato casserole delivers a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The natural sweetness of sweet potatoes creates a rich, dessert-like base. Brown sugar enhances this sweetness while warm cinnamon adds depth. The dish gains a chewy contrast from gooey, caramelized marshmallows. This contrast perfectly complements the buttery, fluffy mashed sweet potatoes.
This casserole pairs beautifully with savory main courses like roasted turkey, honey-glazed ham, and grilled pork chops.
Its sweetness is enhanced by sides like cornbread dressing and balanced by tart cranberry relish. Earthy green bean casserole, crispy Brussels Sprouts, and creamy mashed potatoes also complement it perfectly.
This casserole is a beloved staple at holiday gatherings. Here is how to make the sweet potato casserole with marshmallows:
Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow
Nutrition
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil sweet potatoes in a large pot of water for 15-20 minutes, or until soft. Drain and mash them until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, butter, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir until smooth and well-combined.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Evenly distribute mini marshmallows over the top of the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden and slightly toasted.
- Serve warm as a comforting side dish.
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Variations
There are numerous variations of sweet potato casserole topped with marshmallows.
- Pecan Variation combines sweet potato casserole with marshmallows and pecans.
- Sweet Potato Casserole with Pineapples and Marshmallows
- Ingredients: Sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and citrus juice.
- Preparation: Mix pineapple juice into the mashed sweet potatoes for a refreshing twist.
- Maple-Flavored Variation replaces some brown sugar with maple syrup to deepen the flavor.
- Ingredients: Sweet potatoes, butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and mini marshmallows.
- Preparation: Incorporate maple syrup into the sweet potato mixture before baking.
- Nutty Alternatives uses walnuts or almonds instead of pecans for a different nutty flavor.
- Replace pecans with your choice of nuts in the streusel topping.
- Alternatively, mix nuts into the sweet potato filling.
- No Marshmallow Option uses a nut or crumb topping instead of marshmallows. It mixes crushed graham crackers, butter, and nuts to create a topping for extra texture.