Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow (Printable)
Creamy sweet potatoes crowned with toasted marshmallows. A comforting classic perfect for holiday tables and family gatherings.
# What You Need:
→ Sweet Potato Base
01 - 4 large sweet potatoes (about 3.3 lbs), peeled and cut into chunks
02 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1/2 cup whole milk
04 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Topping
10 - 2 cups mini marshmallows
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - Place peeled and chunked sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until very tender. Drain thoroughly in a colander.
03 - Transfer drained sweet potatoes to a large mixing bowl and mash until smooth using a potato masher or hand mixer.
04 - Add melted butter, whole milk, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the mashed sweet potatoes. Mix thoroughly until fully combined and creamy.
05 - Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared 9x13-inch baking dish.
06 - Bake uncovered for 25 minutes at 375°F.
07 - Remove baking dish from oven and scatter mini marshmallows evenly across the entire surface.
08 - Return to oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes until marshmallows are golden brown and toasted.
09 - Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between the velvety sweet potato base and the gooey toasted marshmallows creates a texture experience that makes people close their eyes with each bite.
- Its incredibly forgiving nature means you can prep it a day ahead and still wow everyone at the table when those marshmallows turn golden brown.
02 -
- After burning the marshmallows my first three attempts, I discovered the sweet spot is to position the dish on the middle rack and leave the oven door cracked open for the final 2-3 minutes.
- Letting the casserole rest those five minutes after baking isn't optional but transforms the texture completely, allowing the flavors to settle and meld.
03 -
- After accidentally dropping a cinnamon stick into my boiling sweet potatoes once, I realized infusing the cooking water with a cinnamon stick and a few cloves creates subtle depth without overwhelming the natural potato flavor.
- For gatherings with both marshmallow lovers and skeptics, try topping just two-thirds of the casserole, leaving a section plain for the purists while still creating that showstopping visual appeal.