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Southern Sweet Potato Casserole

A creamy and sweet casserole made with sweet potatoes, topped with marshmallows and pecans, perfect for holidays and gatherings.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Sweet Potatoes
  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup pecans chopped
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish

Method
 

  1. Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, then boil in salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain and cool slightly.
  2. Mash the sweet potatoes in a large bowl, then mix in granulated sugar, brown sugar, milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
  3. Pour the sweet potato mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and smooth the top.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix mini marshmallows, chopped pecans, brown sugar, and melted butter for the topping, then sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture.
  5. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 30-35 minutes until the topping is golden brown.
  6. Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalProtein: 4gSodium: 150mg

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