Description
Grandma’s sweet potato delight brings Southern comfort to holiday tables with its creamy base and golden marshmallow crown. Rich maple undertones and cinnamon whispers create a nostalgic dessert that invites you to savor each spoonful of pure culinary warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups (945 ml) mashed sweet potatoes
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
Sweetening and Seasoning:
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Binding and Topping:
- ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups (240 g) mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 350°F (175°C) and lightly coat a 9×13-inch (23×33 centimeters) baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend mashed sweet potatoes with brown sugar, melted butter, whole milk, large eggs, pure vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and freshly grated nutmeg until achieving a velvety, uniform consistency.
- Carefully pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish, using a spatula to distribute the mixture evenly across the surface.
- Position the baking dish in the preheated oven and allow to bake for approximately 25 minutes, creating a foundational layer for the dessert.
- After the initial baking period, carefully remove the dish from the oven and generously scatter mini marshmallows across the entire surface, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Return the dish to the oven and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes, monitoring closely to achieve a perfectly caramelized, golden-brown marshmallow topping without burning.
- Once the marshmallows have transformed into a delicate, toasted golden hue, remove from the oven and let the sweet potato casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow the dessert to set and cool slightly.
Notes
- Elevate your holiday feast with this classic sweet potato casserole that transforms simple ingredients into a decadent, crowd-pleasing side dish.
- Mashing sweet potatoes thoroughly ensures a silky, smooth texture that melts in your mouth and creates the perfect base for the caramelized marshmallow topping.
- Achieve golden-brown marshmallows by keeping a close eye during the final baking stage, as they can quickly burn and turn bitter.
- Customize the spice blend by adjusting cinnamon and nutmeg quantities to suit your taste preferences, creating a personalized flavor profile.
- Prepare this dish ahead of time by assembling and refrigerating, then bake just before serving to streamline your meal preparation.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days, making it a convenient make-ahead side dish for busy holiday cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg