Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows and Pecans
This classic Sweet Potato Casserole is a must-have for Thanksgiving. It's easy, fluffy and perfectly sweet. And, pecans add just the right amount of crunch!
Servings: 8
Calories: 248kcal
Ingredients
- 3 sweet potatoes about 1.5 lbs
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- 1 ½ cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Wash and dry the sweet potatoes. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into cubes.
- Place the sweet potato cubes in a large pot and cover with water. Place on medium high heat and boil until fully cooked.
- Drain the excess water and let the sweet potatoes cool.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- When the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, mash them in a food processor. Add in egg, maple syrup, cinnamon and ginger. Mix well.
- Gently fold in mini marshmallows.
- Fill a casserole dish with the batter and top it with pecans, more marshmallows and brown sugar.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can also roast the sweet potatoes. To do so, wash the sweet potatoes and pierce them several times with a fork. Rub some olive oil all over the sweet potatoes and wrap them in foil. Bake in the oven at 400 degrees F for about 30 to 40 minutes until fully cooked.
- I folded the mini marshmallows in the mashed sweet potatoes but you can also simply add the as a topping with brown sugar and pecans.
- You can toast the pecans ahead of time in the oven or in a pan for a crunchier texture.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. To serve, heat in the oven at 325 for 30 minutes.
- To freeze, simply store the sweet potato casserole in an airtight container for up to 3 months. To serve, thaw the frozen casserole in the fridge overnight and, when ready to bake, heat it in the oven at 325 degrees F for about 30 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 373mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 12062IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg