Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
3 cup

mashed sweet potatoes

mashed

1 cup

brown sugar

2 unit

eggs

beaten

1 tsp

vanilla

0.5 cup

butter

melted

0.33 cup

milk

1.75 cup

mini marshmallows

1 cup

brown sugar

0.33 cup

flour

1 cup

chopped pecans

chopped

0.33 cup

butter

melted

1.75 cup

mini marshmallows

Step 1
~7 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2
~7 min

Combine mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, beaten eggs, vanilla, melted butter, and milk in a large bowl.

Step 3
~7 min

Gently fold in 1 cup of mini marshmallows.

Step 4
~7 min

Pour the sweet potato mixture into a greased 13x9 inch baking pan.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 5
~7 min

In a separate bowl, mix together brown sugar, flour, and melted butter for the topping.

Step 6
~7 min

Stir in the chopped pecans.

Step 7
~7 min

Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato layer.

Step 8
~7 min

Distribute the remaining mini marshmallows evenly over the pecan topping.

Step 9
~7 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 35 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the marshmallows are lightly browned.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer flavor, use browned butter in the topping.

Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the sweet potato mixture for extra warmth.

Toast the pecans before adding them to the topping for a more intense nutty flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled 1 day in advance and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

Pairs well with roasted turkey or ham.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted Turkey
Ham
Green Bean Casserole

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southern United States

Cultural Significance

A traditional side dish for Thanksgiving and other holidays.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Easter

Occasion Tags

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Holidays
Family Gatherings

Popularity Score

75/100