Classic Sweet Potato Casserole
A comforting and classic sweet potato casserole, perfect for holiday gatherings. Choose your favorite topping: sweet marshmallow or crunchy pecan streusel.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 50 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For Marshmallow Topping: 1 cup mini marshmallows
- For Pecan Streusel Topping: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup chopped pecans, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter (or dairy-free alternative)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil the sweet potato cubes in water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well.
- Mash the sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Add milk, butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Prepare your chosen topping:
- For Marshmallow Topping: Sprinkle mini marshmallows evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
- For Pecan Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, combine flour, pecans, and brown sugar. Drizzle in melted butter and mix until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through and the topping is golden brown and bubbly.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, ensure your flour for the streusel topping is certified gluten-free.
- This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated. Add the topping just before baking, or bake and reheat gently.
- To make this dairy-free or vegan, use plant-based milk and dairy-free butter alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8th of casserole
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg