Description
Creamy Southern sweet potato casserole brings warm comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen to your holiday table. Topped with a crunchy pecan layer, this classic Southern side dish delivers pure Southern hospitality in every delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup butter, melted
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Combine 4 cups of mashed sweet potatoes with 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup milk, ½ cup melted butter, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk the ingredients together until the mixture reaches a completely smooth and creamy consistency.
- Pour the sweet potato blend into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Mix 1 cup mini marshmallows with 1 cup chopped pecans in a separate small bowl.
- Carefully distribute the marshmallow-pecan mixture across the top of the sweet potato base, ensuring even coverage.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for precisely 30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown topping.
Notes
- Ensure sweet potatoes are thoroughly mashed for a silky, smooth texture that blends seamlessly with other ingredients.
- Roast pecans briefly before adding to the topping to enhance their nutty flavor and create a deeper, more complex taste.
- For a healthier version, swap marshmallows with a crumble topping made from oats, brown sugar, and chopped nuts.
- Room temperature ingredients help create a more consistent mixture, so let eggs and milk sit out for about 30 minutes before mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 445 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg