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Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows and Pecans
This classic Sweet Potato Casserole is a must-have for Thanksgiving. It's easy, fluffy and perfectly sweet. And, pecans add just the right amount of crunch!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 248 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 sweet potatoes about 1.5 lbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Wash and dry the sweet potatoes. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into cubes.
- Place the sweet potato cubes in a large pot and cover with water. Place on medium high heat and boil until fully cooked.
- Drain the excess water and let the sweet potatoes cool.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- When the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, mash them in a food processor. Add in egg, maple syrup, cinnamon and ginger. Mix well.
- Gently fold in mini marshmallows.
- Fill a casserole dish with the batter and top it with pecans, more marshmallows and brown sugar.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes. Serve warm.
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Notes
- You can also roast the sweet potatoes. To do so, wash the sweet potatoes and pierce them several times with a fork. Rub some olive oil all over the sweet potatoes and wrap them in foil. Bake in the oven at 400 degrees F for about 30 to 40 minutes until fully cooked.
- I folded the mini marshmallows in the mashed sweet potatoes but you can also simply add the as a topping with brown sugar and pecans.
- You can toast the pecans ahead of time in the oven or in a pan for a crunchier texture.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. To serve, heat in the oven at 325 for 30 minutes.
- To freeze, simply store the sweet potato casserole in an airtight container for up to 3 months. To serve, thaw the frozen casserole in the fridge overnight and, when ready to bake, heat it in the oven at 325 degrees F for about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
248kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
68mg
(3%)
Potassium
373mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Vitamin A
12062IU
(241%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 68mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 373mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 12062IU | 241% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.