Sweet Potato Casserole with Candied Pecan Marshmallow Topping
This Sweet Potato Casserole with Candied Pecan Marshmallow is the perfect Thanksgiving side dish. A family holiday favorite with all the right toppings!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 45 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Sweet Potato Casserole with Candied Pecan Marshmallow Topping
Servings: 8
Calories: 407kcal
Author: Corey Valley
Mashed Sweet Potatoes:
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup half and half
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
Toppings:
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup pecans finely chopped
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Preheat oven to 350°F. Prick potatoes with a fork and bake for 50-60 mins or until tender.
One done baking, scoop out the insides and place in a large mixing bowl. Add 3 Tb butter, vanilla extract, half and half, pumpkin pie spice, brown sugar and salt to the potatoes and mash until smooth.
Transfer the mashed potatoes to the prepared 2 quart casserole dish. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, and pecans. Stir until well combined.
Top potatoes with topping and bake for 20 mins, uncovered.
Remove from the oven and top with mini marshmallows. Place back in the oven for and addition 3-5 minutes or until marshmallow begin to become golden and melt.
Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 488mg | Potassium: 635mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 24465IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1.6mg