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Loaded Sweet Potato Casserole

Loaded Sweet Potato Casserole for the Ultimate Comfort Feast

This Loaded Sweet Potato Casserole is a nostalgic centerpiece, bursting with creamy sweetness and topped with crunchy pecans and gooey marshmallows, perfect for any festive occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole Base
  • 3 cups Sweet Potatoes Fresh or canned, drained well
  • 2 Eggs Use egg replacer for vegan
  • 1/2 cup Milk Substitute with non-dairy milk for dairy-free
For the Sweet Flavoring
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar White sugar can be used, but won't be as rich
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
For the Crunchy Topping
  • 1 cup Pecans Can be swapped for walnuts or omitted
  • 2 cups Mini Marshmallows Omit for a lighter option
For Richness
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Use coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla is recommended

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch casserole dish
  • Large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Hand Mixer or Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Spread pecans on a baking sheet and roast for 5 to 7 minutes until fragrant and slightly darker in color.
  3. Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, boil in salted water for about 15 minutes until tender, then mash until smooth.
  4. In the mixing bowl with the mashed sweet potatoes, mix in brown sugar, melted butter, chopped pecans, eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
  5. Layer half of the sweet potato mixture in the casserole dish, add half of the pecans, then repeat with the remaining mixture and top with remaining pecans and mini marshmallows.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes until the top is golden brown and edges are bubbling.
  7. Let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 16000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure sweet potatoes are well-drained and cool before mixing to prevent a soggy casserole. Can be made a day in advance and refrigerated unbaked.

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