Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
Prep Time
30m
Bake Time
30-40m
Yields
10 servingsAbout this Recipe
For those who are a fan of the classics, we present this old-fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows. Sweet potatoes are blended with half and half, cinnamon, butter, and dark brown sugar for a smooth and creamy base. Topped with chopped pecans and mini marshmallows, this sweet side dish will bring back memories each time you serve it.
Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
Prep Time
30mBake Time
30-40mYields
10 servingsAbout this Recipe
For those who are a fan of the classics, we present this old-fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows. Sweet potatoes are blended with half and half, cinnamon, butter, and dark brown sugar for a smooth and creamy base. Topped with chopped pecans and mini marshmallows, this sweet side dish will bring back memories each time you serve it.
This is a Heritage Recipe
Heritage recipes are culinary treasures passed down through generations, capturing the warmth of family. These time-honored dishes from our bakers are a delicious way to connect with our roots and uphold traditions.
“This recipe has been passed down by generation at our family Thanksgivings. We’re so happy to share it with everyone.”
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Ingredients
- 4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup packed Imperial Sugar Dark Brown Sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup half and half, divided
- 1 cup chopped pecans, divided
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 7×11 baking dish or use non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large saucepot, add sweet potatoes and enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat, cover, and cook until fork tender, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and drain. Let cool slightly.
- Transfer boiled sweet potatoes to a large bowl. Mash well. Add dark brown sugar, butter, egg, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, and 1/2 cup half and half. Use a mixer or an emulsion blender to combine until smooth. Continue to add up to another 1/2 cup half and half until desired consistency is reached.
- Fold in 1/2 cup pecans.
- Scrape mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup pecans.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until baked through. Top with mini marshmallows and return to oven for 5-10 minutes or until marshmallows are browned.
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
Prep Time
30mBake Time
30-40mYields
10 servingsAbout this Recipe
For those who are a fan of the classics, we present this old-fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows. Sweet potatoes are blended with half and half, cinnamon, butter, and dark brown sugar for a smooth and creamy base. Topped with chopped pecans and mini marshmallows, this sweet side dish will bring back memories each time you serve it.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup packed Imperial Sugar Dark Brown Sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup half and half, divided
- 1 cup chopped pecans, divided
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 7×11 baking dish or use non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large saucepot, add sweet potatoes and enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat, cover, and cook until fork tender, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and drain. Let cool slightly.
- Transfer boiled sweet potatoes to a large bowl. Mash well. Add dark brown sugar, butter, egg, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, and 1/2 cup half and half. Use a mixer or an emulsion blender to combine until smooth. Continue to add up to another 1/2 cup half and half until desired consistency is reached.
- Fold in 1/2 cup pecans.
- Scrape mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup pecans.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until baked through. Top with mini marshmallows and return to oven for 5-10 minutes or until marshmallows are browned.
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