Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows Recipe for Thanksgiving

Indulge in the classic Thanksgiving sweet potato casserole with marshmallows
recipe, a perfect blend of sweet and savory. Check it out.

Servings: 8 people

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Prep Time
30 minutes

Cook Time
35 minutes

Total Time
1 hour, 5 minutes

Course:

Dessert

Cuisine:

American

Keywords:

festive side dish holiday casserole marshmallow topping pecan streusel sweet potato bake

Instructions

1 Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and set
aside.
2 In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes with melted butter, brown
sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. I initially
tried using milk, but found that heavy cream gave a richer texture.
3 Gently fold in the beaten eggs. I've always been apprehensive about using too
many eggs, but for this dish, they're crucial for binding everything together.
4 Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. After a
couple of trial runs, I found that smoothing the top with a spatula created a
better surface for the streusel and marshmallows to sit on.
5 For the pecan streusel, mix the chopped pecans, flour, brown sugar, and salt in
a separate bowl. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers
until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. A dear friend, who's a chef, once
suggested using cold butter for that perfect crumbly texture, and it's been my
go-to ever since.
6 Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the sweet potato mixture. Press down gently
after each addition. This helps in achieving that beautiful, defined layer when
you slice into the dish.
7 Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. While I've always loved the
traditional version, I once experimented by adding a hint of chili to the
streusel, and it surprisingly elevated the dish to a whole new level.
8 Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the mini marshmallows over the
top. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the
marshmallows are golden brown. It took me a few tries to perfect the marshmallow
topping. A common mistake is not watching it closely during these last minutes,
so keep an eye on it to prevent burning.

Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows Recipe for Thanksgiving

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