Sweet Sweet Potatoes
Indulge in the irresistible sweetness of "Sweet Sweet Potatoes," a comforting side dish that’s perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. This recipe transforms tender, mashed sweet potatoes into a decadent casserole, enhanced with a luscious blend of butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla. Topped with crunchy chopped pecans and gooey toasted marshmallows, it strikes the perfect balance between creamy, crunchy, and caramelized bliss. Ready in under an hour and serving six, this dish is as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Whether you're hosting family or treating yourself, this sweet potato casserole is sure to be the star of your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup marshmallows
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes.
Place the sweet potato cubes into a large pot of water. Bring the water to a boil and cook the potatoes for 10 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
Drain the sweet potatoes and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Add the unsalted butter to the hot potatoes and mash them until smooth.
Mix in the brown sugar, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish and spread the mashed sweet potato mixture evenly into the dish.
Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the top of the sweet potatoes.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the dish from the oven and evenly distribute the marshmallows on top.
Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden brown and slightly toasted.
Let the dish cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Sweet Sweet Potatoes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1562 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.1 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.6 g | 158% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1508 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 192.6 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.5 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 95.4 g | ||
| Protein | 14.6 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 258 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 303 mg | 6% | |
*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.
