Perfect Sweet Potato Casserole
This creamy and delicious Sweet Potato Casserole is the perfect side dish for holidays and family gatherings. Made with mashed sweet potatoes, warm spices, and topped with either gooey marshmallows or a crunchy pecan streusel, this dish is guaranteed to impress!
Equipment
- Large pot – for boiling the sweet potatoes
- Colander – to drain the boiled sweet potatoes
- Mixing bowls – for combining ingredients
- Potato masher – to mash the sweet potatoes smoothly
- Measuring cups & spoons – for accurate ingredient measurements
- Wooden spoon or spatula – for mixing
- Baking dish (9x13 inch recommended) – for baking the casserole
- Oven mitts – to safely handle the hot dish
- Whisk – for blending wet ingredients smoothly
- Aluminum foil (optional) – to cover while baking if needed
Ingredients
- Sweet potatoes 3 lbs about 4-5 medium
- Unsalted butter ½ cup melted
- Brown sugar ½ cup
- Milk ½ cup
- Eggs 2 beaten
- Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
- Cinnamon 1 teaspoon
- Nutmeg ½ teaspoon
- Salt ½ teaspoon
- Mini marshmallows optional 2 cups
- Chopped pecans optional ½ cup
- All-purpose flour for streusel ¼ cup
- Additional brown sugar for streusel ¼ cup
- Melted butter for streusel 2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Prepare the sweet potatoes: Peel, cut into chunks, and boil until fork-tender (about 15-20 minutes). Drain and mash.
- Mix the filling: In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, melted butter, brown sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until smooth.
- Assemble the casserole: Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly in the greased baking dish.
- Choose your topping:
- For marshmallow topping: Sprinkle mini marshmallows evenly over the casserole.
- For pecan streusel topping: In a small bowl, mix chopped pecans, flour, brown sugar, and melted butter. Sprinkle over the sweet potatoes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- To make ahead, assemble the casserole without the topping and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Add the topping before baking.
- For a healthier version, reduce sugar and use maple syrup as a natural sweetener.
- Swap milk for almond or oat milk to make it dairy-free.