Candied Sweet Potato Casserole
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Candied Sweet Potato Casserole, a mouthwatering blend of tender sweet potatoes, buttery brown sugar glaze, and a heavenly topping of crunchy pecans and golden-toasted mini marshmallows. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy family dinner, this classic side dish offers the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, enhanced with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. With just 20 minutes of prep and a baking time of 45 minutes, this easy-to-follow recipe yields a crowd-pleasing dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Serve it warm alongside roasted turkey or ham for a festive feast your guests will rave about!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecans
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the sweet potato cubes. Cook for 15 minutes or until fork-tender.
Drain the sweet potatoes and transfer them to the prepared casserole dish.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract. Cook until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth, about 3 minutes.
Pour the butter and sugar mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes, tossing gently to coat.
Sprinkle the pecans over the top of the sweet potatoes.
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the casserole from the oven and evenly sprinkle the mini marshmallows over the top.
Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden brown and toasted.
Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2856 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 144.5 g | 185% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.2 g | 241% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 1710 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 397.4 g | 145% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.8 g | 117% | |
| Total Sugars | 241.7 g | ||
| Protein | 20.8 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 453 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 645 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
