Best Way to Cook Sweet Potatoes With Marshmallows

In my opinion, sweet potato casserole deserves a real-deal spotlight shining bright on it during Thanksgiving dinner. How it ever made its way onto the table during the main course as a vegetable, I'm not entirely sure, but I'm not mad about it either. It's creamy and delicious and I believe marshmallows are a MUST and would honestly consider it a Thanksgiving catastrophe if the sweet potato casserole arrived without marshmallows on top. Others aren't as dramatic as me and like their sweet potato casserole without marshmallows (this recipe has a crumble topping instead that's INSANE). Here are our tips to ensure all Thanksgiving catastrophes are avoided.

1. Use dark brown sugar.

Using dark instead of light brown sugar will provide a deeper molasses and caramel flavor. It will ensure your sweet potato casserole is the one asked for year after year and will give you a more intensely caramelized topping.

Does your brown sugar always harden in the box? A marshmallow is your friend here: Place one in the bag with the sugar, and the marshmallow will help retain moisture in the sugar. (Read more tips on keeping brown sugar soft here.)

2. Roast the sweet potatoes.

Instead of boiling your sweet potatoes, try roasting them. It will take a little longer but not extra work necessarily. Roasting concentrates their flavor and makes them sweeter. The bake will dry them out slightly (which is a good thing!) and give your casserole a thicker texture instead of a soupy one.

3. Mix it up with a little sweetness.

Once you roast and mash your sweet potatoes, mix them up with brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla. Don't forget the salt—it will help bring out the sweetness!

4. Top with pecans AND marshmallows.

Most casseroles only have one or the other. Don't even think about making this mistake. Topping with a pecan streusel and then marshmallows will help this casserole stand out above all the rest. Chopped pecans add a necessary texture to the casserole and the rest of the streusel partially melts into the sweet potatoes for a fusion of flavor. Marshmallows ensure a beautiful presentation with their golden tops and their melty sweetness, an essential element to any sweet potato casserole.

If you want super extra credit, make these candied pecans to accompany your already-glorious casserole.

Can you make sweet potato casserole in advance?

Yes! You can cook and mash the sweet potatoes and assemble the casserole (including the pecan topping) up to a day in advance. Keep the whole thing in the refrigerator until ready to top with mini marshmallows and bake.

If you've made this recipe, be sure to drop a comment down below to let us know how you liked it and what tweaks you made to your version!

Editor's note: This intro was updated to add more information about the dish on September 11, 2021.

Cal/Serv: 579

Yields: 8 servings

Prep Time: 0 hours 20 mins

Total Time: 1 hour 0 mins

For sweet potatoes

Cooking spray

4 c.

large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

1/2 c.

packed brown sugar

8 tbsp.

(1 stick) butter, melted

1 tsp.

pure vanilla extract

1/2 c.

milk

2

large eggs

1/2 tsp.

kosher salt

For streusel topping

1 c.

packed dark brown sugar

1/2 c.

all-purpose flour

4 tbsp.

butter, melted

1 c.

chopped pecans

2 1/2 c.

mini marshmallows

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1. Preheat oven to 350° and grease a 9-x-13" baking dish with cooking spray. Place sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to boil then reduce heat and simmer until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly then transfer to a large bowl.
2. In a large bowl, stir together sweet potatoes, sugar, butter, vanilla, milk, eggs, and salt until smooth. Pour into prepared dish.
3. In a medium bowl, stir together sugar, flour, and butter until it clumps. Stir in pecans, then spread evenly over potatoes. Top with marshmallows.
4. Bake until cooked through and golden, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition (per serving): 579 calories, 6 g protein, 78 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, 56 g sugar, 29 g fat, 12 g saturated fat, 329 mg sodium

Ethan Calabrese

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Best Way to Cook Sweet Potatoes With Marshmallows

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