Description
If you love a mix of creamy, crunchy, and sweet in every bite, this Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows and Streusel is for you! The velvety mashed sweet potatoes are topped with a buttery, cinnamon-spiced streusel and gooey toasted marshmallows. It’s the ultimate holiday side dish—or dessert!
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Ingredients
For the Sweet Potato Base:
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Sweet Potatoes (4 large, peeled and cubed)
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Butter (4 tbsp, melted)
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Brown Sugar (½ cup)
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Milk (¼ cup)
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Vanilla Extract (1 tsp)
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Ground Cinnamon (½ tsp)
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Salt (¼ tsp)
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Eggs (2 large, beaten)
For the Streusel Topping:
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Brown Sugar (½ cup)
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All-Purpose Flour (â…“ cup)
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Butter (4 tbsp, cold and cubed)
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Chopped Pecans (½ cup)
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Ground Cinnamon (½ tsp)
For the Marshmallow Layer:
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Mini Marshmallows (2 cups)
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Sweet Potatoes
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Place cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes.
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Drain the potatoes and transfer them to a mixing bowl.
Step 2: Prepare the Sweet Potato Mixture
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Mash the sweet potatoes until smooth. Stir in melted butter, brown sugar, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and beaten eggs. Mix until well combined.
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Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
Step 3: Make the Streusel Topping
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In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter using a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Stir in chopped pecans.
Step 4: Assemble and Bake
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Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the sweet potato layer.
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Bake for 25 minutes, until the topping is golden and crisp.
Step 5: Add the Marshmallows
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Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle mini marshmallows evenly on top.
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Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5–10 minutes, until the marshmallows are golden brown and slightly melted.
Step 6: Serve and Enjoy!
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Let the casserole cool slightly before serving. Dig in and enjoy the perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, and sweet!
Notes
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Make Ahead: Prepare the sweet potato mixture and streusel topping a day in advance. Add the marshmallows just before baking.
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Extra Crunch: Toast the pecans in a dry skillet for extra nuttiness.
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Want Less Sweetness? Reduce the sugar in the sweet potato mixture to â…“ cup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Cuisine: American