Classic Sweet Potato Casserole
Ingredients
- 4 lbsweet potatoes
- 1 cbutter
- ¾ clight brown sugar
- ¼ tspground cinnamon
- ⅛ tspnutmeg
- 2 cminiature marshmallows
- 1bag of large marshmallows
10 ounce
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400*F
- 2
Spray a 9x13 casserole dish and set aside.
- 3
Peel and chop up sweet potatoes.
- 4
Place them in a large pot and cover with water.
- 5
Bring to a boil and cook until soft and tender, about 15 minutes.
- 6
Strain potatoes and put back in pot.
- 7
Add butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and 2 cups of miniature marshmallows.
- 8
Cook over medium heat until butter and marshmallows are melted and brown sugar is dissolved and combined.
- 9
While stirring, mash potatoes up. You can puree them or leave them chunky.
- 10
Pour mixture into casserole dish. Bake for 15 minutes.
- 11
Remove from oven, top with large marshmallows and bake until marshmallows are puffy and golden, about 2 - 3 minutes.
- 12
Serve immediately!
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About this Recipe
Craving that essential, comforting side dish that completes your holiday table? This Classic Sweet Potato Casserole delivers all the warm, sweet flavors you remember, topped with a golden blanket of marshmallows. It's the ultimate Thanksgiving or Christmas treat, designed to be a universally loved favorite.
What makes this casserole truly shine is its celebration of pure, unadulterated sweet potato goodness, enriched with butter, brown sugar, and a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. It's explicitly nut-free, making it a fantastic choice for gatherings where dietary needs are a consideration. You'll love how simple yet profoundly satisfying this classic recipe is, ensuring it remains a centerpiece year after year.
Expect a beautifully creamy, subtly spiced sweet potato base that melts in your mouth, perfectly balanced by the sweet, gooey, and slightly caramelized miniature and large marshmallows on top. This casserole offers a delightful textural contrast and an irresistible sweet flavor profile that makes it a highly anticipated dish at any holiday feast, whether it's Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Friendsgiving. It's designed to be a comforting indulgence that brings everyone together.
Customization & Serving Ideas
While this recipe is perfect as written, you can easily adjust the marshmallow topping to your preference—use more mini marshmallows for a denser sweet layer, or lean on the larger marshmallows for more dramatic, golden peaks. Since this sweet potato casserole is proudly nut-free, it offers peace of mind for guests with allergies. For those who enjoy a touch more spice, a tiny pinch more cinnamon or nutmeg can amplify the aromatic notes without overpowering the natural sweetness of the potatoes.
This classic side dish is, of course, a must-have for your holiday spread, pairing wonderfully with roasted turkey, ham, or any festive main course. Serve it directly from the baking dish to showcase its beautiful, bubbly top.