Ingredients:
For the Sweet Potato Base:
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 4 medium sweet potatoes, cooked and peeled)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup milk (whole or evaporated)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Pecan Crumble Topping:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions:
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Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare Sweet Potato Base:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, melted butter, brown sugar, beaten eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until well combined.
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Transfer to Baking Dish:
- Transfer the sweet potato mixture to a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
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Prepare Pecan Crumble Topping:
- In a separate bowl, combine chopped pecans, flour, brown sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the ingredients are crumbly.
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Add Topping to Casserole:
- Sprinkle the pecan crumble topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture in the baking dish. Then sprinkle over the mini marshmallows
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Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the sweet potato filling is set.
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Serve:
- Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving. This dish pairs wonderfully with Thanksgiving turkey or ham.
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Enjoy:
- Serve warm and enjoy the delicious combination of sweet potatoes, crunchy pecan topping and ooey gooey marshmallows!
This Sweet Potato Casserole is a crowd-pleaser and adds a delightful sweetness to your Thanksgiving table. Adjust the sweetness and spices to suit your taste preferences.