Classic Marshmallow Topped Sweet Potato Casserole
This Classic Marshmallow Topped Sweet Potato Casserole is a comforting and sweet side dish perfect for holiday gatherings, featuring creamy mashed sweet potatoes baked to perfection with a golden marshmallow crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 4 large sweet potatoes)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel, boil, and mash the sweet potatoes until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing well.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake uncovered for 25 minutes.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle mini marshmallows evenly over the top.
- Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until marshmallows are golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a crunchy twist, sprinkle chopped pecans over the marshmallows before the final bake.