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Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet potato casserole is a Southern holiday classic with its sweet and rich mashed sweet potatoes and gooey marshmallow topping.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 (½ cup each)
Calories: 372 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs. sweet potatoes $3.96
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar $0.23
  • 4 Tbsp salted butter $0.38
  • 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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Add the cream to the caramel and whisk to combine, then add the salt, vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon and whisk to combine again.
  5. 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.
  6. Top the casserole with 2 cups mini marshmallows (more or less to your liking).*
  7. Bake the sweet potato casserole in the preheated 350ºF oven until the marshmallows are golden, about 20 minutes.

Notes

  • *If you are opting for pecan streusel, top it with that instead. If you want to use both, start with the pecans and finish with the marshmallows.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 372kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 70g (23%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 9g (14%) Sodium 332mg (14%) Fiber 7g (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8(½ cup each)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 372

% 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.