Description
Sweet potato casserole with marshmallows brings comfort to holiday tables across America. Creamy, caramelized potatoes topped with golden marshmallows create a nostalgic dessert you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 pounds sweet potatoes (peeled and cooked)
- 4 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup sugar
Liquid and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Dash salt
Topping:
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coat a 3-quart baking dish with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Transform cooked sweet potatoes into a silky, lump-free puree using a potato masher or electric mixer until completely smooth.
- Incorporate eggs, orange juice, softened butter, sugar, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt into the sweet potato mixture, stirring until ingredients are fully integrated and create a uniform texture.
- Carefully spread the sweet potato blend into the prepared baking dish, ensuring an even surface for consistent cooking.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, checking for a firm, slightly set consistency that doesn’t wobble when gently shaken.
- Carefully remove the dish from the oven and generously cover the surface with marshmallows, creating a complete layer that will transform into a golden, puffy topping.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, watching closely as marshmallows puff and caramelize to a delicate golden-brown color.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving, allowing the marshmallow topping to slightly set and the dish to cool to a comfortable temperature.
Notes
- Swap marshmallows with toasted coconut flakes for a healthier, lower-sugar alternative that adds delightful crunch and tropical flavor.
- Create a dairy-free version by using coconut oil instead of butter and ensuring all ingredients are plant-based.
- Enhance the nutritional profile by adding chopped pecans or walnuts on top for extra protein and healthy fats.
- Prevent marshmallows from burning by watching closely during the final baking stage and placing the dish on a middle oven rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg