Description
Indulging in a dish of Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows is pure holiday nostalgia. Creamy, spiced sweet potatoes form the base, topped with fluffy, golden-brown marshmallows that melt in your mouth. This comforting casserole is beloved at Thanksgiving feasts and winter gatherings alike, offering a balance of sweetness and warmth that appeals to all ages.
Ingredients
5 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup butter or margarine
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 (10.5 ounce / 300 g) package miniature marshmallows
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a medium baking dish.
In a large pot, cover sweet potatoes with water and bring to a boil. Cook about 15 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain well.
Mash sweet potatoes until smooth. Add brown sugar, butter, orange juice, and cinnamon. Mix until creamy.
Transfer the sweet potato mixture to the prepared baking dish.
Top evenly with marshmallows.
Bake 20–25 minutes, or until marshmallows are puffed and golden brown.
Let cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, add ½ teaspoon nutmeg or vanilla extract.
Watch carefully near the end—marshmallows can brown quickly.
Swap marshmallows for chopped pecans or walnuts for a crunchy twist.
Can be prepped a day ahead; refrigerate without marshmallows and bake the next day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes (15 min boiling + 25 min baking)
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop (~150 g)
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 105 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: <0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows, sweet potato, casserole, dessert, Thanksgiving, holiday recipe