Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows

This Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows, made with fresh sweet potatoes, has been a traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas 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 traditional Thanksgiving dishes:

• turkey
• green bean casserole
• roasted brussels sprouts
• glazed carrots
• squash casserole 
• mashed potatoes
• creamed corn
• cranberry fluff
• cornbread dressing
• pumpkin pie
• Pumpkin Praline Bread Pudding
• Eggnog Tres Leches Cake
• Thanksgiving desserts

However, 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, year after year without any more marshmallow mishaps.

How could we not have it on the table? This Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows was part of our Thanksgiving traditions.

Tips for the Perfect Sweet Potato Casserole

I will share just a few tips.

First, I recommend using fresh sweet potatoes. Yes, it can totally work with canned yams or sweet potatoes, but to me, the flavor of the fresh sweet potatoes is better.

To manage time, I recommend baking the sweet potatoes the day before. You can even assemble the whole casserole, except for the marshmallows, the day before and keep refrigerated until you are ready to bake.

Don’t overload the marshmallows. I recommend just 1 layer of marshmallows on top. Don’t stack the marshmallows on top of each other, unless you want a marshmallow casserole with a few sweet potatoes. If that is the case, then go ahead. Who am I to judge?

For another sweet potato recipe idea, check out my Chipotle Sweet Potatoes with Queso Fresco to add a Mexican twist to your sweet potatoes, or lighten up your snacks with Baked Sweet Potato Chips.

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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Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows

This Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows is a family favorite at our Thanksgiving or holiday table. I hope it becomes a favorite for your family too.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 8

Author Michele @ Flavor Mosaic

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes cooked, peeled and mashed
• 1/4 cup butter melted
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs beaten
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 cups mini marshmallows

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl mix together the sweet potatoes, butter, white and brown sugars, eggs, milk, and cinnamon.
3. Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into a prepared 9 x 13 baking dish.
4. Sprinkle the mini marshmallows evenly over the top in a single layer. (Don't overload the marshmallows.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes or just until the marshmallows are golden brown.

Recipe Notes

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or this Eggnog Tres Leches Cake for a fun, festive holiday dessert!