Description
Make your holidays sweeter with this Rich Southern Sweet Potato Casserole—a cozy, crowd-pleasing dish that combines creamy mashed sweet potatoes, warm brown sugar, and buttery spices. Topped with melty marshmallows and crunchy pecans, it blurs the line between side dish and dessert. Perfect for Thanksgiving, family dinners, or whenever you’re craving a comforting Southern classic. Great for your list of easy recipes, dinner ideas, and soul-warming food ideas that taste like home.
Ingredients
4 cups sweet potatoes, mashed
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons brown sugar (for topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Peel and boil sweet potatoes until fork-tender, then mash until smooth.
3. In a large bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes with 1/2 cup brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
4. Spread mixture evenly in prepared baking dish.
5. In a small bowl, mix chopped pecans with 2 tablespoons brown sugar and sprinkle over the sweet potatoes.
6. Top with mini marshmallows in an even layer.
7. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden and puffed.
8. Serve warm and enjoy the holiday-worthy flavor!
Notes
This casserole can be assembled a day ahead—just add the marshmallows right before baking.
For a flavor boost, add a splash of maple syrup or bourbon to the sweet potato mix.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: holiday side dish, sweet potato casserole, marshmallow topping, Thanksgiving ideas, Southern cooking