Description
Thanksgiving Sweet Potato Casserole is a delightful blend of creamy sweet potatoes topped with gooey marshmallows and crunchy pecans. This comforting dish not only fills your home with the warm scents of cinnamon and nutmeg but also brings family and friends together around the holiday table. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, it’s the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving feast that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped (optional)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil sweet potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and mash in a large bowl.
- Mix in brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and salt until creamy.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish and top with mini marshmallows and nuts if using.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until marshmallows are golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg