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Cozy Maple Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole Easy Homemade Recipe with Toasted Marshmallows

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A warm, nutty-sweet sweet potato casserole topped with toasted marshmallows and crunchy pecans, perfect for cozy gatherings and holiday sides.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped and toasted
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Place peeled and chopped sweet potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Simmer for about 20 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
  3. While the potatoes cook, heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add chopped pecans and toast for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and lightly browned. Be careful not to burn them.
  4. Drain the cooked sweet potatoes well and return them to the pot or a mixing bowl. Mash using a hand mixer or potato masher until mostly smooth with a few lumps left for texture.
  5. Add softened butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, eggs, and salt to the mashed potatoes. Beat or stir until well combined and creamy.
  6. Fold in the toasted pecans, reserving a handful for topping.
  7. Transfer the mixture evenly to the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle the remaining pecans over the surface.
  8. Generously scatter mini marshmallows across the top of the casserole.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the filling is set and marshmallows start to puff and brown.
  10. Switch oven to broil and toast marshmallows for 1-3 minutes until golden brown, keeping the oven door slightly open and watching closely to avoid burning.
  11. Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and butter for smoother mixing. Toast pecans in a dry skillet to enhance flavor. Watch marshmallows closely when broiling to prevent burning. Drain sweet potatoes well to avoid a runny casserole. For dairy-free, swap butter with coconut oil or vegan butter and eggs with flax eggs. Marshmallows can be replaced with a pecan crumble or cinnamon sugar topping.

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Keywords: sweet potato casserole, maple syrup, pecans, toasted marshmallows, holiday side dish, cozy recipe, easy casserole

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