Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
Directions
- 1Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or a 3-quart casserole dish.
- 2Fill a 5-quart pot 2/3rds full with water and bring to a boil over high heat.
- 3Add the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes to the boiling water, return to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until tender.
- 4Drain the sweet potatoes and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
- 5Add the milk, brown sugar, butter, eggs, salt, and vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer to blend until smooth and creamy.
- 6Transfer the sweet potato mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- 7Sprinkle the mini marshmallows evenly over the top.
- 8Bake until the marshmallows are toasted and golden brown.
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 pounds sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows
Equipment
hand mixer5-quart pot9x13 pan or 3-quart casserole dishpotato masherkitchen scissors
Tips
- If you want to add an additional layer of flavor, bake the sweet potatoes in the oven at 400 degrees for 1 hour instead of boiling.
- Use whole, 2%, or 1% milk.
- You can replace brown sugar with granulated sugar, though it will lack the molasses flavor.
- If you only have large marshmallows, cut them up with kitchen scissors; spray the scissors with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- If you do not have a hand mixer, use a potato masher, ricer, or food mill.
- For make-ahead instructions: prepare the casserole but do not add the marshmallows. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to bake. Add marshmallows right before baking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- Reheat individual portions in the microwave or a large portion in the oven at 350 degrees until warmed through.
- If using canned sweet potatoes, skip the chopping and boiling steps, drain thoroughly, and mix with other ingredients.
- For egg substitutions, you can leave them out for a softer filling or use a flax egg.
- You can add pecans on top with the marshmallows before baking.
