Southern Sweet Potato Casserole Delight

A classic Southern side dish made with mashed sweet potatoes, crunchy pecans, and a sweet marshmallow topping.

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 cups, peeled and cooked Large Sweet Potatoes
• 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
• 2 tbsp All-purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
• 1 beaten Large Egg
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 cup, chopped Pecans
• 1 1/2 cup Marhshmallows
• 2 tbsp Heavy Cream

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mash cooked sweet potatoes using a potato masher or a fork until smooth.

3. 3

   Add granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to the bowl. Mix until well combined.

4. 4

   Add unsalted butter, beaten egg, vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.

5. 5

   Transfer the mixture to a 9x9-inch baking dish.

6. 6

   Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven.

7. 7

   While the casserole is baking, prepare the marshmallow topping by spreading it evenly in a separate baking dish.

8. 8

   After the casserole has baked for 20 minutes, remove it from the oven and top it with the marshmallow mixture.

9. 9

   Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden brown.

10. 10

    Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle chopped pecans over the top.

11. 11

    Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the pecans are toasted.

💡 Pro Tips

To toast the pecans, bake them in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned. Store the casserole in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes, or until warm and bubbly.

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