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Sweet Potato Casserole

This is a delicious sweet potato casserole with pecans and marshmallows. The edges are crispy, buttery, and sweet. It is simple to make and will be loved by all.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 278
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the filling
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes mashed
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
For the topping
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 3 cups mini marshmallows

Method
 

For the filling
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease a casserole dish.
  2. Place sweet potatoes in mixer bowl. Mix in all filling ingredients until smooth.
  3. At this point, taste test. If extra seasonings are needed then add.
  4. Pour in casserole dish.
For the topping
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine butter, flour, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Using a fork get the butter worked into the flour mixture.
  2. Using a rubber spatula, mix in the pecans. Pour on top of filling.
  3. Place in oven for 30 - 35 minutes. It should be bubbly around the edges.
  4. Remove from the oven and top with as many marshmallows as you want. Place back in the oven for 10 - 15 minutes until the marshmallows are as desired.
  5. Let sit for about 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!