Description
If you’re searching for a heartwarming dish that perfectly blends comfort and sweetness, this Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe is your answer! Featuring a creamy sweet potato base topped with crunchy pecans and delightful vegan marshmallows, this casserole has earned its place as a beloved staple in family gatherings and cozy dinners. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, it’s designed to impress both kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 pounds sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 1 cup water
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2–3 teaspoons salt (to taste)
- ½ cup heavy cream (or milk)
- ½ cup brown sugar (for topping)
- ½ cup flour (for topping)
- ⅓ cup melted butter (for topping)
- 1 cup chopped pecans (for topping)
- 3–4 cups mini vegan marshmallows (for topping)
Instructions
- Cook sweet potatoes until tender by boiling or using an Instant Pot. Drain if boiled, then mash.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes with eggs, vanilla extract, melted butter, brown sugar, salt, and heavy cream until combined.
- Spread the mixture in a greased 9×13 baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix topping ingredients: brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and chopped pecans. Sprinkle on top of sweet potato layer.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until pecans caramelize.
- Add mini vegan marshmallows on top and return to oven for another 5-7 minutes until they puff up.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of casserole (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg