This sweet potato casserole recipe is everyone's favorite holiday side dish, topped with marshmallows! Show
Click here to PIN this sweet potato casserole recipe! For the longest time I called this holiday side dish "sweet potato PIE"! I mean, we're talking for years. I didn't realize there is actually a pie, similar to pumpkin pie, that is actually sweet potato pie and that THIS (baked sweet potato topped with ooey gooey toasted marshmallows) is indeed Sweet Potato CASSEROLE. My recipe for sweet potato casserole is really easy and a family favorite. About this RecipeThis ever-so-popular sweet potato casserole graces our Thanksgiving table every year. There are many variations of serving sweet potatoes. This is probably one of the favorites of American households, and can seem more like a dessert than a side dish. But, it never fails to pop up on the dinner table right next to that turkey. Ben told me he never liked sweet potatoes until he had them this way. He said it was life changing for him. He was 10 years old. IngredientsIt doesn't take much to make this recipe. Just sweet potatoes, marshmallows, and a few items from your pantry. Below is a list of ingredients you need to make sweet potato casserole.
If you do not have orange juice on hand, another citrus juice will do. Or, just leave it out altogether -- no worries! Click here or scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post for full recipe ingredients and instructions. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the step-by-step on how to make sweet potato casserole. The general steps are as follows:
Serving SuggestionsAdd-ins: The recipe calls for orange juice, but you can add any citrus juice (or leave out altogether). I also sometimes stir in pecans, and/or more or less of the spices. For a creamier casserole, stir in a little heavy cream. Topping: We typically use mini marshmallows but you can use any size! If you're not a fan of marshmallows, you can try my pecan streusel topping. Halve: This recipe yields about 10 servings, but you can halve it into a square dish for a smaller crowd. Top Tips and Tricks
Your Questions AnsweredIs it a dessert or side dish? Let's save Thanksgiving dessert table space for pumpkin pie, pecan pie, chocolate pie, and apple pie! Why top sweet potato casserole with marshmallows? Are canned yams and sweet potatoes the same? If you use canned yams in this recipe, skip the part of boiling the sweet potatoes because canned yams are already cooked. Just mash them with the rest of the ingredients and bake. Storage and LeftoversStore: Store the baked sweet potato casserole tightly covered in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat: I find it best to reheat portions in the microwave. Make-Ahead: You can make the casserole without the marshmallows up to 2 days in advance and store in the fridge until ready to bake. I always recommend waiting to top with the marshmallows until it's time to bake and serve. This creates the best toasty marshmallow topping that will otherwise become soggy while storing. Freeze: Believe it or not, you can prep the sweet potato casserole ahead of time and store in the freezer. To freeze, prepare the mixture and spread into a casserole dish. (If you're freezing it, I recommend using a disposable foil pan.) Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap without the marshmallows and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to bake, thaw in the fridge overnight, then top with the marshmallows when instructed in the recipe. 🍽 What to Serve with Sweet Potato Casserole
Print this recipe or PIN it to save for later. Made this recipe? Leave a star rating and tag me on social media @seededtable so I can see. I love hearing from you! New photos by Marie Roffey. This recipe was originally published November 2010 and updated October 2021 with new photos and tips. Sweet Potato CasseroleThis sweet potato casserole recipe is everyone's favorite Thanksgiving side dish, topped with marshmallows! Prep Time10 mins Cook Time45 mins Total Time55 mins Course: Holiday, Side Dish Cuisine: American Keyword: sweet potato casserole, sweet potato marshmallow, sweet potato pie, thanksgiving side dish, thanksgiving sweet potato casserole Servings: 10 servings Calories: 231.08kcal
Calories: 231.08kcal | Carbohydrates: 47.53g | Protein: 1.63g | Fat: 4.7g | Saturated Fat: 2.94g | Cholesterol: 12.2mg | Sodium: 62.2mg | Potassium: 243.88mg | Fiber: 2.03g | Sugar: 30.14g | Vitamin A: 9373.57IU | Vitamin C: 4.11mg | Calcium: 29.99mg | Iron: 0.54mg Why do people add marshmallows to sweet potatoes?It's basically a dessert disguised as a side dish
In fact, they're just the right amount of sweet. Not only is nonsensically coating them with a blanket of marshmallows a disservice to an already great and healthy ingredient, but doing so essentially tips the scale from a side dish to a dessert.
Why does sweet potato casserole have marshmallows?According to Saveur, it was 1917 when the first instance of sweet potatoes baked with a coat of marshmallows appeared in a recipe booklet commissioned by Angelus Marshmallows. Since then, the dish found its way into more and more culinary publications, allowing for nationwide recognition.
Why do you add eggs to sweet potato casserole?The egg is the all-important binder in a sweet potato casserole: it enriches and stiffens the mixture without making it heavy. Make sure to cool the mash slightly before adding the egg so it doesn't scramble, and to stir well so there are no streaks of cooked egg white in the finished dish.
Do you need eggs in sweet potato casserole?Should I Put Eggs In My Sweet Potato Casserole? Yes, sweet potato casseroles are best with eggs. Eggs add structure to the dish so that it's more than just a sweet potato mash. It's important to make sure the sweet potatoes have cooled enough before you mix in the eggs, otherwise they'll just scramble in the bowl.
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