Sweet Potato Casserole
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Sweet Potato Casserole
Description
In this Sweet Potato Casserole, peeled and diced sweet potatoes are boiled until fork-tender, then mashed smooth. Meanwhile, a caramel sauce is prepared by melting brown sugar and butter together until caramelized, then whisked with heavy cream, salt, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon for a warmly spiced sweetness. This caramel is stirred into the mashed sweet potatoes, creating a creamy and flavorful base.
The mixture is transferred to a butter-greased casserole dish and topped with mini marshmallows that brown and puff in the oven, adding a sweet and slightly toasted contrast. Baking at 350ºF until the marshmallows are lightly browned completes the dish. This casserole offers a balance of sweet and spice with a creamy texture punctuated by the toasted marshmallow topping.
This dish pairs well with savory mains and is often served during holiday meals. For variation, pecan streusel can be added as a topping, either instead of or beneath the marshmallows for additional texture and flavor. The quantity of marshmallows can be adjusted to taste before baking.
Ingredients
- 4 lbs. sweet potato $3.96
- 1/2 cup brown sugar $0.23
- 4 Tbsp butter $0.38, salted
- 1/3 cup heavy cream $0.55
- 1/2 tsp salt $0.01
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract $0.29
- 1 pinch nutmeg $0.01
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon $0.01
- 2 cups mini marshmallows $0.50
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease a three-quart casserole dish with butter. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. While waiting for the water to boil, peel and dice the sweet potatoes into one-inch cubes.
- Add the cubed sweet potato to the boiling water and boil until they are fork-tender. Drain the sweet potatoes then add them to a large bowl and mash them until they are smooth.
- Add the brown sugar and salted butter to a medium pan and heat over medium. Whisk the mixture until the butter and sugar melts and a caramel forms.
- Add the cream to the caramel and whisk to combine, then add the salt, vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon and whisk to combine again.
- Mix the caramel into the sweet potato mash. Transfer the sweet potato mash to the greased casserole dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Top the casserole with 2 cups mini marshmallows (more or less to your liking).*
- Bake the sweet potato casserole in the preheated 350ºF oven until the marshmallows are golden, about 20 minutes.
Notes
- Pecan streusel can be used in place of marshmallows or layered beneath them for added texture and flavor.
- Adjust the amount of marshmallows on top according to your preference for sweetness and topping thickness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8(½ cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 372 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 372kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Sodium | 332mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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