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Easy Sweet Potato Casserole

A traditional Thanksgiving side dish that's easy to make any time of year!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 372 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds (450g) sweet potatoes peeled and cut into cubes
  • ½ cup (100g) packed brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup (76g) butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • salt
  • ¾ cup (100g) finely chopped pecans divided
  • 2 cups (100g) miniature marshmallows

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F / 190 degrees C / gas 5. Lightly spray a casserole dish, and set aside.
  2. Add cubed sweet potatoes to a pot of boiling water and simmer for about 15 -20 minutes or until tender. Drain the water and allow to cool slightly.
  3. Transfer the sweet potatoes into a large bowl, add brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract and salt, then mash together.
  4. Fold in ¼ cup of pecans before transferring the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Spread the mixture out and top with remaining pecans and the marshmallows.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until marshmallows are toasted and golden and potatoes are heated all the way through.

Notes

  • Choose fresh, firm sweet potatoes. Look for ones without bruises or blemishes. While orange-fleshed sweet potatoes are most commonly used, you can also experiment with other varieties like garnet or white sweet potatoes for slightly different flavor profiles.
  • Choose fresh, firm sweet potatoes. Look for ones without bruises or blemishes. While orange-fleshed sweet potatoes are most commonly used, you can also experiment with other varieties like garnet or white sweet potatoes for slightly different flavor profiles.
  • Boil, steam, or roast your sweet potatoes until they're fork-tender. This ensures a creamy texture and develops their natural sweetness. Don't overcook them, as they can become too mushy.
  • Boil, steam, or roast your sweet potatoes until they're fork-tender. This ensures a creamy texture and develops their natural sweetness. Don't overcook them, as they can become too mushy.
  • Use a potato masher and your potatoes will have some texture to them. If you prefer a smoother mash, you can use a mixer to combine the ingredients. 
  • Use a potato masher and your potatoes will have some texture to them. If you prefer a smoother mash, you can use a mixer to combine the ingredients. 
  • Make in advance (up to 2 days) and bake just before serving.
  • Make in advance (up to 2 days) and bake just before serving.
  • Distribute marshmallows evenly across the top for a gooey, golden-brown finish. Scatter chopped pecans over the marshmallows for added crunch and flavor.
  • Distribute marshmallows evenly across the top for a gooey, golden-brown finish. Scatter chopped pecans over the marshmallows for added crunch and flavor.
  • Divide the casserole into two dishes and freeze one for later. 
  • Divide the casserole into two dishes and freeze one for later. 
  • Keep a close eye on your casserole while it's baking. Once the marshmallows are golden brown, remove the dish from the oven to prevent over-browning or burning.
  • Keep a close eye on your casserole while it's baking. Once the marshmallows are golden brown, remove the dish from the oven to prevent over-browning or burning.
  • Sweet potato casserole is best served warm. Allow it to cool slightly before serving, but don't wait too long, as it's at its most delightful when fresh out of the oven.
  • Sweet potato casserole is best served warm. Allow it to cool slightly before serving, but don't wait too long, as it's at its most delightful when fresh out of the oven.

Nutrition Information

Calories 372kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 175mg (7%) Potassium 634mg (18%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 28g (56%) Vitamin A 24374IU (487%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 74mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 372

% Daily Value*

Calories 372kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 59g 20%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 175mg 7%
Potassium 634mg 13%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 28g 56%
Vitamin A 24374IU 487%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 74mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.