Yield
8 servings
Time
1 hour
This sweet potato casserole is the perfect combination of savory & sweet. Soft sweet potatoes are baked under a layer of pecans, brown sugar, and marshmallows.
‣ 2 1/2 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes ‣ 1 cup light brown sugar, packed, divided ‣ 1/4 cup salted butter, softened ‣ 1 egg ‣ 2 tablespoon maple syrup ‣ 1 1/2 teaspoon salt ‣ 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract ‣ 1/2 cup pecans, chopped ‣ 2 cup miniature marshmallows
1
Add the sweet potatoes and water to a dutch oven (or a large stockpot) and boil until tender. Once cooked, drain the water.
2
In a large bowl, add the cooked sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter, maple syrup, salt, and vanilla together until nice and smooth.
3
Mash the ingredients together until nice and smooth.
4
Add the potato mixture to a baking dish and smooth out into an even layer.
5
Cover the top with chopped pecans and more brown sugar. Once finish, set it in the oven to bake!
6
Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle some mini marshmallows on top, then bake again.