Description
This Ultimate Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows is a classic holiday favorite — rich, creamy, and perfectly sweet. Fluffy marshmallows melt into a golden topping for the ultimate Thanksgiving or Christmas side dish everyone loves! 🍠🔥
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 3 large)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup milk or cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- Topping:
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until slightly set and warm.
- Top evenly with mini marshmallows (and pecans if using).
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10–12 minutes, or until marshmallows are golden and lightly toasted.
- Cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
✨ Tip: For extra flavor, drizzle a little maple syrup over the marshmallows before baking, or mix some chopped pecans into the filling for added crunch!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Holiday Recipes, Side Dishes
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: sweet potato casserole, thanksgiving recipe, christmas side, marshmallow topping, holiday comfort food