This Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows, made with fresh sweet potatoes, has been a traditional Thanksgiving side dish in our family for as long as I can remember.
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As a kid I LOVED marshmallows. So at Thanksgiving, the Sweet Potato Casserole was my favorite side dish. Yes, I also liked the turkey, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, creamed corn, cranberry fluff, and cornbread dressing, pumpkin pie, as well as the Pumpkin Praline Bread Pudding, the Eggnog Tres Leches Cake, and other Thanksgiving desserts, but the Sweet Potato Casserole totally rocked!
When I was maybe about 7 or 8 years old, my job at Thanksgiving was to add the marshmallows on top of the sweet potatoes and then I would scarf a couple of marshmallows for myself also. 🙂
So when it came to adding marshmallows (one of my favorite things in the world) in my 7 or 8 year old mind, the more marshmallows the better!
So one year while no one was looking, I added more marshmallows, and then just a little more, and maybe a little more…as many as I could fit on top. I think I emptied the entire bag. Then in the oven they went.
And the hardest part (especially to a kid) was the waiting. So I waited and waited.
Then the next thing I know I hear this BOOM! And then I smelled this horrible smell…..the smell of burning marshmallows.
My sister opened the oven door and the marshmallows had exploded all over the oven. The entire oven was covered with black burning marshmallows.
However, that mishap did not deter us. This Sweet Potato Casserole continued to be on our Thanksgiving table every year without any more marshmallow mishaps.
I will share just a couple of tips. To manage time, I recommend baking the sweet potatoes the day before. You can even assemble the casserole, except for the marshmallows, the day before and keep refrigerated until you are ready to bake.
Secondly, don’t overload the marshmallows. I recommend just 1 layer of marshmallows on top. Don’t stack the marshmallows on top of each other.
For another sweet potato recipe idea, check out my Chipotle Sweet Potatoes with Queso Fresco to add a Mexican twist to your sweet potatoes.
What will you serve with the Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows on your Thanksgiving table? Be sure to check out the other Thanksgiving sides and Thanksgiving desserts on Flavor Mosaic.
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- 2-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, cooked, peeled and mashed
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- ¼ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl mix together the sweet potatoes, butter, white and brown sugars, eggs, milk, and cinnamon.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into a prepared 9 x 13 baking dish.
- Sprinkle the mini marshmallows evenly over the top in a single layer. (Don't overload the marshmallows.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes or just until the marshmallows are golden brown.
Here are some more recipes for Thanksgiving side dishes.
Chipotle Sweet Potatoes with Queso Fresco
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How about this Pumpkin Praline Bread Pudding for dessert?
or this Eggnog Tres Leches Cake for a fun, festive holiday dessert!
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Can’t wait to make this! Looks really foolproof!
Hi S. It really is foolproof in my opinion because we have made it every year for as long as I can remember in our family.
Thanks for this! I’m taking sweet potato casserole for Thanksgiving this afternoon and I misplaced my recipe! This looks similar to what I make.
Hi Lisa, I’m so happy you found this recipe. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
How many potatoes are 2 1/2 pounds? I bought 6 giant ones
Hi Angie, it is probably about 3 very large potatoes.
How do I cook the sweet potatoe before mashing?
You can bake them in the oven for about 1 hour to 1-1/2 hours depending on the size of the potatoes.