Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
Easy, Warm, and Comforting Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe – This Sweet Potato Casserole Dish is Rich, Hearty, and Sweet; it’s perfect for this Time of the year!
This Sweet Potato Casserole is a perfectly balanced dish with sweet warm flavors. The recipe features creamy mashed potatoes infused with vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg which brings out warm and comforting flavors. The dish is topped with golden brown molten marshmallows which creates the perfect gooey and indulgent bite.
You can serve this Sweet Potato Casserole at Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any Holiday gathering.
Why you’ll love this Sweet Potato Casserole?
- It has satisfying taste and texture: The sweet potatoes are smooth and creamy and they beautiful contrast with the crispiness of the golden brown marshmallows. When it comes to taste; the potatoes are buttery, naturally sweet, and infused with warm aromatic spices. The layer of marshmallows add a nice caramelized flavor.
- It’s a great meal for chilly days: This Sweet Potato Casserole is great for fall and winter meals; the creaminess and choice of spices evoke warm, hearty, and comforting flavors making it ideal for this time of the year.
What ingredients do I need for this recipe?
4 large sweet potatoes
1 cup light brown sugar
½ cup butter (melted)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
10 ounces mini marshmallows
How to make this Sweet Potato Casserole?
Peel off the potatoes and cut them into large cubes. Transfer the potatoes to a saucepan and cover with water. Boil the potato chunks until perfectly tender.
Remove the water and mash the potatoes in the same saucepan until smooth enough. Add in the butter, brown sugar, and seasoning (cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt) and mix to combine everything.
Grease a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray, or lightly brush with butter. Place in the potato filling spreading it evenly in the dish.
Add a layer of mini marshmallows and place the dish in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F.
Bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until the marshmallow layer softens a bit and turns golden brown. Enjoy your Sweet Potato Casserole.
Helpful Tips and Variations:
How can I replace the sweet potatoes? Butternut squash or pumpkin puree make a great substitute, but you can also use carrots or cauliflower.
Can I use regular potatoes instead? Of course, but you wouldn’t get similar flavors. Try roasting the potatoes with some oil, salt and a dash of cinnamon to showcase the natural sweetness of the regular potatoes.
Can I add some cheese? You can add some cream cheese, cheddar, or goat cheese.
What can I add for creaminess? You can add some milk (your favorite) or sub with heavy cream, sour cream or Greek yogurt. Use any of these options for a flavorful and creamy texture.
What can I add on top? With the marshmallows chopped nuts like walnut, almonds, or toasted pecans. You can also drizzle some maple syrup or coconut flakes.
Can I add some herbs to the mashed potatoes? You can add some fresh rosemary, parsley, or thyme.
What else can I add? You can add some roasted mushrooms, caramelized onions, crispy bacon bits, or chopped sausage.
Can I make this recipe ahead? You can gather the sweet potato casserole and keep it in the fridge. Bake when it’s time to serve. This makes the recipe so convenient for busy holiday dinners.
How can I store any leftovers? I simply cover the casserole dish with enough plastic wrap to keep the odors from getting into the dish and sometimes, I also wrap it around with a layer of aluminum foil. If you don’t have a lot of leftovers, you can simply place them in an airtight container and place it in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. You can also keep it for up to 3 months in the freezer.
How can I serve this Sweet Potato Casserole?
Serving this delicious Sweet Potato Casserole can differ depending on taste and occasion. It would make a nice hearty side dish during holiday dinners. You can serve alongside other sides like stuffing or roasted veggies. You can add some of the suggested sweet toppings and serve it as a dessert after a hearty holiday meal.
This sweet potato casserole isn’t only ideal for holiday dinners and gatherings, but also for casual family dinners. You can serve the casserole dish as a comforting recipe when it’s chilly outside. Since this recipe is fridge friendly, then you can make it ahead of time and serve it on a busy weeknight dinner.
Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Peel off the potatoes and cut them into large cubes. Transfer the potatoes to a saucepan and cover with water. Boil the potato chunks until perfectly tender.
- Remove the water and mash the potatoes in the same saucepan until smooth enough. Add in the butter, brown sugar, and seasoning (cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt) and mix to combine everything.
- Grease a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray, or lightly brush with butter. Place in the potato filling spreading it evenly in the dish.
- Add a layer of mini marshmallows and place the dish in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F.
- Bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until the marshmallow layer softens a bit and turns golden brown. Enjoy!
