Holiday Sweet Potato Casserole

Celebrate the holiday season with the warm, inviting embrace of a Holiday Sweet Potato Casserole, a dish that encapsulates the essence of festivity and comfort. This classic recipe combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with a luscious streusel topping and a generous layer of gooey marshmallows, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that’s perfect for any holiday gathering.

At the heart of this dish are six vibrant sweet potatoes, their rich orange flesh brimming with natural sugars and earthy undertones. Roasted to tender perfection, these sweet potatoes become the foundation of the casserole, offering a velvety and indulgent texture.

To enhance the sweetness and creaminess, the sweet potatoes are mashed together with granulated sugar, melted unsalted butter, whole milk, and large eggs. This harmonious blend creates a base that’s not only rich but also irresistibly creamy, with the eggs providing a lovely custard-like consistency.

The crowning glory of this casserole is the streusel topping, a mixture of light brown sugar, chopped pecans, all-purpose flour, and more melted butter. The brown sugar adds a caramelized sweetness, while the pecans offer a delightful crunch and nutty richness. This topping transforms the dish into a decadent treat with a delightful contrast of textures.

But the true magic happens when the marshmallows come into play. Mini marshmallows, a quintessential element of holiday nostalgia, are generously layered on top. As they bake, they turn golden and gooey, creating a sweet, cloud-like layer that’s simply irresistible. Depending on your preference, you can add anywhere from 1 to 2 cups of marshmallows, allowing you to tailor the sweetness to your liking.

Note: Did you know that marshmallows have magical invisibility powers? The reason we wait until the very end of the baking time to add marshmallows to a casserole is that if they’re baked slightly over the toasted browning phase, they will disappear! Yes, vanish. There is a minute or so when they are perfectly golden brown, and if you miss that minute—poof!—the ooey-gooey marshmallows explode. This isn’t a bad thing; they will coat the top of these delicious sweet potatoes either way. But try it for yourself and see what you think.

Holiday Sweet Potato Casserole isn’t just a side dish; it’s a celebration of flavors, textures, and the joy of coming together during the holidays. With its creamy sweet potato base, crunchy streusel topping, and fluffy marshmallow layer, it’s a comforting and nostalgic dish that brings a touch of warmth to your festive table.

Holiday Sweet Potato Casserole

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Holiday Sweet Potato Casserole is a festive and comforting dish that combines creamy sweet potatoes, a rich streusel topping, and golden marshmallows to create the perfect side dish for holiday gatherings.

• Author: Addie Gundry
• Prep Time: 1 hour
• Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Total Time: 2 hour 15 minutes
• Yield: Serves 8-10
• Category: Bakery

Ingredients

• 6 sweet potatoes
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 2 large eggs
• Streusel Topping
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 to 2 cups mini marshmallows

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork, place them on the baking sheet, and bake until tender, about 45 minutes. Remove the potatoes and lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
2. Meanwhile, combine all the topping ingredients except for the marshmallows in a small bowl.
3. Peel the potatoes and mash them with the sugar, 4 tablespoons butter, milk, and eggs. Pour the mixture into a 9-inch pie plate. Sprinkle the topping over the potatoes and bake for 20 minutes.
   Remove from the oven and add the marshmallows. Add at least 1 cup and up to 2 cups depending on how sweet you want the casserole to be. Bake for an additional 10 minutes. Serve.

Will you try this Holiday Sweet Potato Casserole? Let me know what you think!