Sweet Potato Casserole
This Sweet Potato Casserole is a traditional Thanksgiving side dish topped with marshmallows, and you can add chopped pecans, too!
Servings 10 servings
Calories 228kcal
Ingredients
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 4 tablespoons butter softened
- 1/3 cup milk more or less as needed for desired consistency
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon optional
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2-2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Grease an 8x11" casserole dish and set aside.
- Place the chopped sweet potatoes into a pot full of water, bring to a boil and cook until they're fork tender, about 13-15 minutes.
- Drain the sweet potatoes and add to a large bowl.
- Mash the sweet potatoes with the butter, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and then salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread the mashed sweet potatoes into the prepared casserole dish and then top with the marshmallows. You can also use chopped pecans or walnuts if you'd like.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the marshmallows are lightly golden on top.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 488mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 19459IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg