Sweet Potato Casserole

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    16 servings

  • Calories

    188 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Sweet Potato Casserole

This easy Sweet Potato Casserole topped with pecans and marshmallows is a traditional side at our family Thanksgiving table. This comforting dish combines mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, and butter with a hint of cinnamon.

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Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cut into cubes
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • cup butter softened
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup Chopped Pecans divided
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon or to taste
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups miniature marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9 x 13 pan.
  2. Place sweet potatoes in a pot of boiling water. Simmer for 15 minutes or until fork tender. Drain.
  3. In a large bowl (or in the pot the potatoes were cooked in), mash the sweet potatoes with brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, vanilla and salt & pepper.
  4. Fold in half of the pecans and spread into prepared pan.
  5. Sprinkle with the marshmallows and the remaining pecans.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes or until marshmallows are golden brown and potatoes are heated through.

Notes

  • Make Ahead: This sweet potato casserole recipe can be made up to 48 hours ahead of time.
  •  
  • Light or dark brown sugar can be used.
  • If using unsalted butter, add extra salt if needed.
  • Prepare and refrigerate before baking, keeping the topping in a separate container.
  • Remove the sweet potato casserole from the fridge at least 30 minutes before baking. Bake for 20 minutes and then stir.
  • Add the topping and cook for 15-20 minutes longer or until heated through and the marshmallows are toasty.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 188 (9%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 87mg (4%) Potassium 316mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 12185IU (244%) Vitamin C 2.1mg (2%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 188 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 188 9%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 87mg 4%
Potassium 316mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 12185IU 244%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 2%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

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

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