Sweet Potato Casserole Side Dish
This Sweet Potato Casserole is a creamy, lightly spiced holiday side dish made with mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter, and warm spices, topped with melted mini marshmallows. Perfect for Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas gatherings, or family meals.
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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.
Servings: 8
Calories: 250kcal