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A sweet potato casserole topped with toasted marshmallows in a baking dish.

Quick way to grow sweet potato casserole in 5 easy steps

A delightful and straightforward sweet potato casserole recipe that comes together quickly for a comforting side dish or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 large sweet potatoes
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
  • 2 cups marshmallows
  • 0.5 cup pecans (chopped)

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • large bowl
  • potato masher

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the sweet potatoes until very tender; you can boil, steam, or bake them.
  2. Peel the cooked sweet potatoes and mash them thoroughly in a large bowl.
  3. Mix in butter, milk, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the sweet potato mixture into a baking dish.
Baking
  1. Top with marshmallows and pecans, then bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-30 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden brown.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the sweet potato mixture. You can prepare the sweet potato base ahead of time and refrigerate it before baking.