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Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
softened
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups cornflakes cereal
crushed
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
melted
- 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
Directions
- 1
Bake sweet potatoes: Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake sweet potatoes at 400°F for 1 hour or until tender. Let stand until cool to touch (about 20 minutes).
- 2
Mash sweet potatoes: Peel and mash sweet potatoes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
- 3
Mix sweet potatoes: Beat mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, and next 5 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
- 4
Add sweet potato mixture to baking dish: Spoon potato mixture into a greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish.
- 5
Make cornflake-pecan mixture: Combine cornflakes cereal and next 3 ingredients in a small bowl.
- 6
Add cornflake mixture to casserole: Sprinkle over casserole in diagonal rows 2 inches apart.
- 7
Bake casserole: Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Remove from oven.
- 8
Add marshmallows: Sprinkle marshmallows in alternate rows between cornflake mixture.
- 9
Finish baking: Bake 10 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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About this Recipe
Craving the ultimate comfort side for your holiday table? This Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows brings together all the beloved flavors and textures that make it a non-negotiable part of any festive spread.
This recipe stands out with its thoughtful combination of textures. While many sweet potato casseroles focus solely on the creamy base, ours features a unique topping that delivers an irresistible crunch from cornflakes and pecans, perfectly balanced by the sweet, gooey embrace of miniature marshmallows. It’s a symphony of sweet, savory, and satisfying contrasts that elevates a classic dish.
You're in for a real treat with this indulgent casserole. Expect a velvety-smooth sweet potato base, rich with butter, milk, eggs, and a hint of vanilla, providing a comforting and deeply flavorful foundation. Above this, a golden, nutty crust formed by crushed cornflakes and chopped pecans, lightly sweetened with brown sugar, adds a delightful crispness. Finally, the crowning glory of toasted, melting miniature marshmallows creates a gooey, caramelized top layer that's utterly irresistible. Each spoonful offers a perfect blend of creamy, crunchy, and sweet.
While this dish is a holiday staple, its comforting flavors are welcome any time you want to add something special to your meal. You can easily swap out the pecans for toasted walnuts or omit nuts entirely for allergy considerations. If you prefer a less intensely sweet crunch, a different type of crushed cereal could be used, though cornflakes offer that classic, slightly savory balance. Serve this warm, straight from the oven, as a star side dish that's sure to impress.