Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows

Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows

Vegetarian
60 min
8 servings
636 kcal / serving

If sweet potato casserole isn't complete without toasty mini marshmallows to you, then this easy recipe will be a must-have on your Thanksgiving table.

Ingredients

  • 5 largesweet potatoes, peeled, cubed (about 8 cups)
  • 4 largeeggs
  • ½ c.unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 c.whole milk
  • ½ c.packed dark brown sugar
  • 2 tsp.pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp.kosher salt
  • 1 c.packed dark brown sugar
  • ½ c.all-purpose flour
  • 4 tbsp.unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 c.coarsely chopped raw pecans
  • 2 ½ c.mini marshmallows

Directions

Potatoes

  1. 1

    Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water by about 2". Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Bring to a simmer and cook until there's no resistence when potatoes are pierced with a knife or fork, 15 to 20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Drain, return potatoes to pot, and let cool slightly.

  3. 3

    Mash potatoes with a masher or fork. (Alternatively, use a potato ricer: Scoop some potatoes from pot into ricer and mash/"rice" them directly into a large bowl.) Add eggs, butter, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt, and mix until incorporated. Transfer to a 13" x 9" baking dish.

Streusel topping & assembly

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, using a rubber spatula or fork, mix brown sugar, flour, and butter until clumps form. Stir in pecans, then spread over potatoes. Top with marshmallows.

  2. 2

    Bake casserole until warmed through through and marshmallows are golden brown, about 25 minutes.