Classic Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
Nothing screams “Thanksgiving” like sweet potato casserole topped with lightly toasted marshmallows and pecans! When I think of classic Thanksgiving side dishes, I can’t think of anything more traditional. I used my favorite Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping recipe as jumping off point when creating this recipe for Thanksgiving sweet potato casserole. It’s been a reader and fan favorite for years now! Being that it’s such a fan favorite due to those sweet, creamy, and tender sweet potatoes, topped with the most lovely buttery pecan crumble topping for a texture contrast that I personally adore, it was about time for a marshmallow-topped rendition. Today’s recipe is virtually the same, but with a marshmallow twist. My daughter says they’re her favorite part!
Marshmallow Sweet Potato Casserole Ingredients
For this sweet potato casserole with marshmallows and pecans, you’ll need the following easy-to-find ingredients:
Sweet potatoes Eggs Unsalted butter Milk Light brown sugar Granulated sugar Vanilla extract Salt Ground nutmeg Cinnamon All-purpose flour Pecan halves Mini marshmallows
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow Topping
As I mentioned, I used my favorite Sweet Potato Casserole recipe as the base, and then added marshmallows. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!
Make-Ahead Instructions
You can assemble the entire casserole the night before, cover it tightly with foil, and refrigerate it until ready to bake. I suggest letting the casserole sit at room temp on your counter for 30 to 45 minutes before baking if you have refrigerated it overnight so that you don’t need to extend the baking time at all.
Recipe Video Tutorial
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