Mom's Sweet Potato Bake

A holiday classic with a touch of homemade love, Mom’s Sweet Potato Bake is the ultimate comfort food side dish that combines creamy sweet potatoes, buttery pecan topping, and a golden layer of gooey mini marshmallows. This easy-to-follow recipe features a luscious blend of mashed sweet potatoes infused with vanilla, warm cinnamon, and a hint of nutmeg, all crowned with a crisp, nutty pecan streusel and the nostalgic sweetness of toasted marshmallows. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any festive family gathering, this bake is ready in under an hour and delivers irresistible flavor and texture in every bite. Indulge in this timeless dish that’s sure to steal the spotlight on any dinner table!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 5 large sweet potatoes
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 cups chopped pecans
• 2 cups mini marshmallows
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish lightly with butter or cooking spray and set aside.

Step 2

Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into large chunks. Place them in a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.

Step 3

Drain the sweet potatoes and transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Add 4 tablespoons of butter, brown sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mash the mixture until it is smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Spread the mashed sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.

Step 5

In a small bowl, prepare the pecan topping. Mix the chopped pecans, flour, granulated sugar, and remaining 2 tablespoons of butter (melted). Sprinkle the pecan mixture evenly over the mashed sweet potatoes.

Step 6

Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Carefully remove it from the oven and add the mini marshmallows on top in an even layer.

Step 7

Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden and bubbly.

Step 8

Serve warm as a delicious side dish for any holiday feast or family meal. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1221.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2794.1

Total Fat 195.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 52.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 186mg	0%
Sodium 1689.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 255.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.3g	0%
Total Sugars 73.4g
Protein 32.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 415.4mg	0%
Iron 11.8mg	0%
Potassium 767.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.3%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 35.1%