Best Sweet Potato Casserole with Brown Sugar Topping: Discover the secret to the perfect dish!
A delicious and creamy sweet potato casserole topped with a crunchy brown sugar topping, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups sweet potatoes, mashed
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Top with mini marshmallows and chopped pecans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use freshly roasted sweet potatoes.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar according to your taste.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the casserole
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg