Sweet Potato Casserole Side Dish
This Sweet Potato Casserole Side Dish is made with mashed sweet potatoes, butter, brown sugar, warm spices, and a layer of melted mini marshmallows. It’s a classic holiday side dish for fall and winter season.
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This sweet potato casserole is a favorite for Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas gatherings, and cozy Sunday family meals. Everybody love to serve this side dish for holiday dinners.
And for more sweet potato recipes, the recipes below are worth trying:
- S’mores Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
- Blackened Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowl
- Candied Sweet Potatoes
- Maple Roasted Sweet Potato Bites
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 4 large sweet potatoes peeled and diced
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp allspice
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
How to Make Sweet Potato Casserole Side Dish
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with non-stick spray and set aside.
Peel and dice the sweet potatoes. Place them in a large stock pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until tender.
Step 2: Strain the sweet potatoes and transfer them to the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix on low for about 2 minutes until mashed, scraping down the sides often.
Step 3: While the potatoes are still warm, add the butter and mix well.
Step 4: Add milk, brown sugar, egg, vanilla, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and nutmeg. Mix thoroughly, scraping down the sides as needed.
Step 5: Transfer the sweet potato mixture to the prepared casserole dish and bake for 40 minutes.
Step 6: Remove from the oven and sprinkle the mini marshmallows over the top, spreading them into an even layer.
Step 7: Bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the marshmallows are slightly toasted and starting to melt.
Step 8: Let the casserole cool slightly before serving.
Important Recipe Notes
- Dice the sweet potatoes into similar-sized pieces so they cook evenly and become tender at the same time.
- Mash the sweet potatoes while they’re still warm for a smoother, creamier texture.
- Soften the butter beforehand: Softened butter blends more easily into the mashed sweet potatoes, helping create a rich and creamy filling.
- You can reduce the brown sugar if you prefer a less sweet casserole, especially when serving it alongside savory holiday dishes.
- Avoid overmixing: Mix just until the ingredients are combined to keep the casserole soft and creamy.
- Add marshmallows at the end: Sprinkle the mini marshmallows over the casserole during the last few minutes of baking to prevent them from burning.
- Make ahead: Prepare the sweet potato mixture a day ahead, transfer it to the baking dish, cover, and refrigerate. Add the marshmallow topping before the final baking time.
- Keep leftover casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through.
Sweet Potato Casserole Side Dish
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes peeled and diced
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp allspice
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with non-stick spray and set aside.Peel and dice the sweet potatoes. Place them in a large stock pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until tender.
- Strain the sweet potatoes and transfer them to the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix on low for about 2 minutes until mashed, scraping down the sides often.
- While the potatoes are still warm, add the butter and mix well.
- Add milk, brown sugar, egg, vanilla, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and nutmeg. Mix thoroughly, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Transfer the sweet potato mixture to the prepared casserole dish and bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle the mini marshmallows over the top, spreading them into an even layer.
- Bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the marshmallows are slightly toasted and starting to melt.
- Let the casserole cool slightly before serving.
