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Sweet Potato Casserole

Irresistible Sweet Potato Casserole for Cozy Gatherings

This Sweet Potato Casserole marries creamy sweet potatoes with crunchy pecan topping and gooey marshmallows, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potato Mixture
  • 4 medium Sweet Potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar can be swapped with coconut sugar
  • 2 large Eggs or flax seeds/applesauce as substitutes
  • 1/2 cup Milk dairy-free option: almond milk
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter or coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Pecans or walnuts; can be skipped for nut-free
  • 2 cups Mini Marshmallows can be omitted
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Large pot
  • Medium bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sweet Potato Casserole
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Spread pecans on a baking sheet and roast for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Peel and dice sweet potatoes, boil for about 15 minutes until fork-tender and mash until smooth.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix softened butter, flour, brown sugar, and a sprinkle of cinnamon until crumbly.
  5. Mix mashed sweet potatoes with brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, milk, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
  6. Layer half of the sweet potato mixture in the greased dish, then half of the cinnamon filling; repeat.
  7. In a bowl, combine roasted pecans, brown sugar, flour, and melted butter; spread over the top layer.
  8. Bake for about 30 minutes until filling is hot and topping is golden brown; cover with foil if marshmallows brown too quickly.
  9. Let the casserole rest for at least 10 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 21000IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Choose fresh sweet potatoes for the best flavor and texture. Let the casserole sit before serving for better consistency.

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