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A cozy sweet potato casserole with a golden, toasted marshmallow topping, ready to be served.

Quick way to grow 5 Sweet Potato Casserole

This sweet potato casserole recipe is a quick and satisfying dish, perfect for a family dinner or a potluck. Its creamy texture and delicious flavor make it a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 5 medium sweet potatoes
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Topping (Optional)
  • 0.5 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1 cup marshmallows

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • large pot
  • large bowl
  • potato masher

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes, then boil them in a large pot of salted water until tender, which usually takes 15-20 minutes.
  3. Drain the sweet potatoes and mash them in a large bowl, then add butter, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, mixing until smooth and well combined.
Baking
  1. Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  2. If desired, sprinkle chopped pecans over the sweet potato mixture and/or top with marshmallows.
  3. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the topping is golden brown (if using marshmallows, bake until they are puffed and lightly browned).

Notes

For extra flavor, add a splash of vanilla extract to the sweet potato mixture. You can also prepare this casserole ahead of time and refrigerate it before baking. Just add an extra 10-15 minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.