Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow (Printer-Friendly)
Creamy mashed sweet potatoes baked until tender, then crowned with a golden layer of toasted marshmallows.
# What You'll Need:
→ Sweet Potato Base
01 - 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
02 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1/2 cup whole milk
04 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Topping
10 - 2 cups mini marshmallows
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - Place peeled sweet potato chunks in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook for 15–20 minutes until very tender. Drain thoroughly.
03 - Transfer drained sweet potatoes to a large mixing bowl and mash until smooth and creamy.
04 - Add melted butter, milk, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the mashed sweet potatoes. Mix thoroughly until fully combined and creamy.
05 - Pour and spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
06 - Bake uncovered for 25 minutes.
07 - Remove casserole from oven and scatter mini marshmallows evenly over the surface.
08 - Return to oven and bake for 10–15 minutes until marshmallows are golden brown and toasted.
09 - Allow casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between the creamy, spiced sweet potato base and those golden, gooey marshmallows creates a magical sweet-savory balance that disappears from plates first.
- Its surprisingly simple to make even when youre juggling multiple dishes, giving you those homemade bragging rights without the complicated process.
02 -
- If your marshmallows start to brown too quickly, loosely tent with foil rather than removing from the oven early, ensuring the filling gets properly heated through.
- Sweet potatoes that have been stored in the refrigerator will take significantly longer to cook, so always start with room temperature potatoes to save time.
03 -
- For the absolute smoothest texture, pass the boiled sweet potatoes through a food mill or ricer before mixing in other ingredients, banishing even the tiniest lumps.
- Position the casserole on the middle rack during that final marshmallow-toasting phase, as too close to the heating element can cause uneven browning.