Classic Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow Topping
Make this classic, sweet, and comforting sweet potato casserole, topped with toasted marshmallows. It is a simple side dish perfect for holiday dinners or family meals.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes (about 4 large)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, melted butter, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until the ingredients are just combined and smooth. Do not overmix.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until the casserole is set around the edges.
- Remove the dish from the oven. Sprinkle the miniature marshmallows evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 5 to 7 minutes, or until the marshmallows are puffed and golden brown. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar with packed brown sugar.
- If you prefer a crunchy topping over marshmallows, use a pecan streusel topping instead.
- This recipe works well for meal planning; leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 45
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 55