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Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows

Comforting Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows Bliss

This Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows is a creamy holiday staple that combines sweet potatoes and a soft marshmallow topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Can be substituted with coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
  • 2 lbs Sweet Potatoes The star ingredient.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Opt for almond or oat milk if dairy-free.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Coconut sugar works well too.
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Kosher salt is best.
  • 2 large Eggs Flax eggs serve as a great vegan alternative.
Topping Ingredients
  • 2 cups Mini Marshmallows Can be replaced with crispy fried onions.
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Swap with almond or gluten-free flour.
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Nutmeg can be a delightful substitute.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking dish
  • food processor
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake sweet potatoes for 40-45 minutes until tender. Let cool and peel.
  2. Lower the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and butter a 2-quart baking dish.
  3. Blend sweet potatoes with butter, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and eggs until smooth.
  4. Hand mash remaining sweet potato and fold into the mixture along with orange zest.
  5. Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  6. Mix mini marshmallows, flour, and cinnamon. Drizzle with melted butter and stir until combined.
  7. Sprinkle the marshmallow topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Let cool for a few minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Tip: For a make-ahead option, prepare a day in advance, but add marshmallows right before baking.

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