Description
Sweet Potato Casserole Bake is a heartwarming dish that fills your home with the delightful aroma of sweet potatoes, cinnamon, and nutmeg. This easy-to-make casserole combines creamy mashed sweet potatoes with a crunchy pecan topping and gooey marshmallows, making it a perfect side for family gatherings or cozy dinners. Gather your loved ones and enjoy this comforting recipe that transforms ordinary meals into memorable moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and chopped
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil sweet potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
- Mash sweet potatoes until smooth, mixing in butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish. Top with chopped pecans and mini marshmallows.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbling. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg