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How to Make Sweet Potato Casserole - Easy Recipe

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Learn how to make sweet potato casserole easily with creamy mashed sweet potatoes and your choice of marshmallow or pecan topping.
Course Dessert, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword comfort food, every side dish, holiday recipe, marshmallow topping, sweet potato casserole
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 12 people
Calories 280

Equipment

  • Big baking sheet
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Fork for poking holes
  • Potato masher or electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

Main Part:

  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Topping Choice 1 - Marshmallows:

  • 3 cups mini marshmallows

Topping Choice 2 - Nuts:

  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup cold butter cut into pieces
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

Instructions

  • 1. Bake sweet potatoes at 400°F for 45-60 minutes
  • 2. Mash with butter, eggs, sugar, milk, and spices
  • 3. Spread in greased 9x13 pan
  • 4. Add marshmallow or pecan topping
  • 5. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until golden
  • 6. Cool 5 minutes before serving