Side Dish

Sweet Potato Casserole

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Prep Time 20 min
Cook Time 45 min
Total Time 65 min
Servings 4

Delicious Sweet Potato Casserole recipe shared by Tyler DiSiena on The Forever Cookbook. Learn how to make this amazing dish with our step-by-step instructions.

Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
  • 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Step 2: In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the cubed sweet potatoes. Cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pot.
  4. Step 4: Mash the sweet potatoes until smooth.
  5. Step 5: Stir in brown sugar, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
  6. Step 6: Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  7. Step 7: If using, sprinkle mini marshmallows and chopped pecans or walnuts evenly over the top.
  8. Step 8: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through and marshmallows are golden brown.
  9. Step 9: Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

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