One-Dish 8-Ingredient Sweet Potato Casserole
This casserole is delightfully sweet with a fluffy and crunchy marshmallow and pecan topping
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Servings: 6 SERVINGS
Calories: 241kcal
Equipment
- Large pot
- Potato masher
- 9x13-inch casserole dish
- Oven
Ingredients
- 3 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 6 tbsp butter, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecans, chopped and divided
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt or to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 2 cups miniature marshmallows
Instructions
- Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and preheat the oven to 375 F.
- Place the diced sweet potatoes in a large pot and add water to cover. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are cooked through and easily pierced with a fork.
- Drain and return to the pot. Add the sugar, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mash everything together using a potato masher. Fold in half of the chopped pecans.
- Spread the mashed sweet potatoes into the baking dish, sprinkle the marshmallows and remaining chopped pecans evenly on top, and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the marshmallows are golden brown and the sweet potatoes are heated through and bubbly.
Nutrition
Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg