Homemade Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows: A comforting and delightful dish blending sweet potatoes' earthy sweetness with gooey marshmallows, ideal for family gatherings and holidays.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes peeled and cubed (about 2 pounds)
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Boil the sweet potatoes in a large pot until they're fork-tender (15-20 minutes).
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Drain the sweet potatoes and mash them until smooth.
- Mix in melted butter, milk, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
- Transfer the sweet potato mixture to a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Generously top with mini marshmallows.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until marshmallows are golden brown.
- Allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use a hand mixer for extra creaminess.
- Keep an eye on marshmallows while toasting to prevent burning.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar and maple syrup to taste.