Southern Sweet Potato Casserole: An Indulgent Family Favorite
Southern Sweet Potato Casserole is a classic dish that brings warmth and comfort to any family gathering. With its creamy texture and sweet topping, it’s sure to be a hit!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and salt until well mixed.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Top with mini marshmallows and chopped pecans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
Notes
- For a crunchier topping, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg