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Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows – Easy & Delicious Homemade Recipe

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  • Author: Jenny Cooks
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

This sweet potato casserole is creamy, cozy, and delightfully sweet—perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. Topped with golden, gooey marshmallows, it’s a festive side dish that doubles as dessert. Whether you’re serving a crowd or making a smaller holiday meal, this recipe brings warmth and tradition to the table. It’s an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing dish that adds comfort and holiday magic to your seasonal spread.


Ingredients

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  • 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

  • 1/2 cup milk

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 2 cups mini marshmallows


Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  • Boil sweet potatoes in a large pot until tender (about 15 minutes). Drain.

  • Mash sweet potatoes with brown sugar, butter, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.

  • Spread mixture evenly in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.

  • Top with mini marshmallows.

  • Bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until marshmallows are golden brown.

 

  • Serve warm and enjoy!


Notes

For a nuttier flavor, sprinkle chopped pecans under the marshmallow layer

Substitute almond milk or oat milk for a dairy-free version

You can prepare the casserole a day ahead and bake just before serving