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Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

October 29, 2018 by Melissa 10 Comments

Forget watery and bland sweet potato casseroles, this classic Sweet Potato Casserole recipe is absolutely delicious. Fresh sweet potatoes mashed with butter and heavy cream, mixed with toasted pecans and topped with toasted marshmallows. 

Sweet Potato Casserole -Fresh sweet potatoes mashed with butter and heavy cream, mixed with toasted pecans and topped with toasted marshmallows. 

Sweet Potato Casserole

I’m so excited to share this recipe, this is my favorite new Thanksgiving recipe. The sweet potatoes are rich and creamy and the toasted pecans give it just the right crunch. I have to admit, the toasted marshmallows on top are my favorite part!

Instead of boiled sweet potatoes which can become watery, these sweet potatoes are steamed on the stovetop with butter and heavy cream, then mashed until smooth.

 Sweet Potato Casserole -Fresh sweet potatoes mashed with butter and heavy cream, mixed with toasted pecans and topped with toasted marshmallows. 

For optional crunch and texture, stir in toasted pecans.

Sweet Potato Casserole -Fresh sweet potatoes mashed with butter and heavy cream, mixed with toasted pecans and topped with toasted marshmallows. 

Then transfer hot sweet potatoes to a 2 quart baking dish that has been sprayed with non stick cooking spray.

 Sweet Potato Casserole -Fresh sweet potatoes mashed with butter and heavy cream, mixed with toasted pecans and topped with toasted marshmallows. 

Sweet Potato Casserole with MarshmallowsSweet Potato Casserole -Fresh sweet potatoes mashed with butter and heavy cream, mixed with toasted pecans and and topped with toasted marshmallows. 

Top sweet potato casserole with mini marshmallows and heat in the oven. Watch the marshmallows closely so they don’t burn.

 Sweet Potato Casserole -Fresh sweet potatoes mashed with butter and heavy cream, mixed with toasted pecans and topped with toasted marshmallows. 

To prepare ahead of time, refrigerate sweet potato mixture tightly covered without marshmallows. To serve, reheat sweet potato casserole in the microwave until hot, then top with marshmallows and toast.

 Sweet Potato Casserole -Fresh sweet potatoes mashed with butter and heavy cream, mixed with toasted pecans and topped with toasted marshmallows. 

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

5 from 10 votes
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Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr
 
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Thanksgiving
Servings: 10
Author: Melissa
Ingredients
  • 5 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and diced into 1 inch chunks
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 8 tablespoons butter cut into pieces
  • 2 teaspoons sugar`
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup toasted pecans chopped
  • 10 oz mini marshmallows
Instructions
  1. In a 6 quart dutch oven, combine sweet potatoes, heavy cream, butter, sugar and salt. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally for about 20 minutes, or until sweet potatoes start to soften.

  2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Reduce heat to medium low and continue cooking uncovered for about 20 minutes until potatoes are completely tender. 

  3. Do not drain potatoes, add cream cheese and mash until smooth. Stir in toasted pecans. 

  4. Spray a 2 quart baking dish with non stick cooking spray. Transfer sweet potatoes to baking dish and top with marshmallows. Place in oven and let marshmallows toast for about 5 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning. 

 

Sweet Potato Casserole -Fresh sweet potatoes mashed with butter and heavy cream, mixed with toasted pecans and topped with toasted marshmallows.   Sweet Potato Casserole -Fresh sweet potatoes mashed with butter and heavy cream, mixed with toasted pecans and topped with toasted marshmallows.   

Sweet Potato Casserole -Fresh sweet potatoes mashed with butter and heavy cream, mixed with toasted pecans and topped with toasted marshmallows.  Sweet Potato Casserole -Fresh sweet potatoes mashed with butter and heavy cream, mixed with toasted pecans and topped with toasted marshmallows. 

 

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Comments

  1. Stephanie

    September 20, 2019 at 9:51 am

    5 stars
    Loved it! Everything turned out perfectly and it was so delicious!

    Reply
  2. Katie

    September 20, 2019 at 10:34 am

    5 stars
    Absolutely loved this recipe! What a delicious way to make sweet potatoes!

    Reply
  3. Krissy Allori

    September 20, 2019 at 10:37 am

    5 stars
    Loved this dish to mix up the “normal” sweet potatoes my family likes. They were fans.

    Reply
  4. Sara Welch

    September 20, 2019 at 10:41 am

    5 stars
    What a perfectly light and flavorful fall recipe! I will definitely be making this all season long!

    Reply
  5. Tanya Schroeder

    September 20, 2019 at 10:58 am

    5 stars
    My mom usually makes a casserole like this for Thanksgiving, I am pinning this so I can make it this year.

    Reply
  6. Natalie

    November 22, 2019 at 1:57 pm

    5 stars
    Love the golden marshmallows on top!! So smooth & creamy, this is the best way to eat sweet potatoes!

    Reply
  7. Katerina @ diethood .com

    November 22, 2019 at 2:02 pm

    5 stars
    Oh wow, this is a fantastic sweet potato casserole!! I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  8. Jamielyn Nye

    November 22, 2019 at 2:05 pm

    5 stars
    One of my favorite side dishes for Thanksgiving! The marshmallows added the perfect touch!

    Reply
  9. Matt Taylor

    November 22, 2019 at 2:39 pm

    5 stars
    This sweet potato casserole is amazing! 🙂 Perfect for the holidays, thanks so much for sharing it!

    Reply
  10. Natasha

    November 22, 2019 at 3:14 pm

    5 stars
    Ooh the perfect browning of marshmallows with delicious potatoes underneath! Love this one.

    Reply

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