Marshmallow Candied Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole
This gorgeous sweet potato casserole is topped with mini marshmallows and candied pecans for an absolute showstopper of side dish.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 171kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 pounds of sweet potatoes
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 4 TBSP melted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp grated nutmeg
- mini marshmallows
Instructions
- preheat the oven to 375°
- wash the sweet potatoes and poke them all over
- place them on a covered baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes or until they're soft
- once the potatoes are cooked, cool them off slightly, slice open and scoop out
- put the potatoes in a mixing bowl, mash lightly and then add the milk, vanilla, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, salt, and nutmeg
- mash to combine
- if you're going to chill this before baking now is the time to put it away covered well in the fridge until ready to use in the next day or two
- if you're baking it now pour the mixture into a 9x13 pan and bake in the oven at 375° for 20-25 minutes until hot and bubbly
- remove it from the oven and carefully add the toppings
- place the mini marshmallows in lines 1 1/2 inches apart, then fill in the gaps with the candied pecans
- place back in the oven and bake just until the marshmallows get lightly browned
- serve hot
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 418mg | Potassium: 398mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 14361IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg