Caramelized Sweet Potato Casserole
Transform your holiday table with this irresistible Caramelized Sweet Potato Casserole, a perfect blend of creamy, spiced sweetness and crunchy decadence. This crowd-pleasing side dish starts with tender, mashed sweet potatoes infused with warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla, then topped with a buttery pecan crumble for a delightful crunch. Finished with golden, gooey marshmallows, this casserole delivers a glorious combination of textures and flavors in every bite. Ready in just over an hour, this easy-to-make recipe balances comfort food and elegance, making it ideal for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any festive gathering. Perfectly portioned to serve eight, your guests will adore this classic dish with a caramelized twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecans
- 0.5 cup flour
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1.5 cups marshmallows
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Place them in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender. Drain well.
Transfer the cooked sweet potatoes to a large mixing bowl. Add 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, 0.5 cup of brown sugar, heavy cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt. Mash everything together until smooth and creamy.
Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
In a separate bowl, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter (melted), 0.5 cup of brown sugar, flour, and granulated sugar. Stir in the pecans until evenly coated and crumbly.
Sprinkle the pecan mixture over the sweet potatoes in an even layer.
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the marshmallows evenly over the top. Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden and gooey.
Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy this delightful, caramelized sweet potato casserole!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4032 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 225.0 g | 288% | |
| Saturated Fat | 96.6 g | 483% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 426 mg | 142% | |
| Sodium | 1744 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 486.1 g | 177% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.4 g | 123% | |
| Total Sugars | 302.5 g | ||
| Protein | 28.5 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 461 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 710 mg | 15% | |
*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.
