Sweet Potato Casserole
A delightful dish combining sweet potatoes with a sweet topping, perfect for festive occasions and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows (optional) Optional topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil the sweet potatoes in a large pot of water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- If using, sprinkle mini marshmallows on top of the sweet potato mixture.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix chopped pecans with a little butter and sprinkle on top.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the pecans are toasted.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
You can serve Sweet Potato Casserole warm as a side dish or as a dessert. For a vegan version, replace butter with a plant-based alternative and use coconut sugar.