Description
This Sweet Potato and Marshmallow Bake is a delightful combination of creamy, velvety sweet potatoes topped with a luscious layer of toasted marshmallows. The dish offers a perfect balance of sweetness and warmth, with a hint of cinnamon that envelops your senses with every bite.
Ingredients
- Sweet Potatoes: 4 large, peeled and cubed
- Butter: 4 tablespoons, melted
- Brown Sugar: 1/2 cup, packed
- Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Marshmallows: 2 cups, mini or regular
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, boil the sweet potatoes in salted water for about 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender.
- Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract to the sweet potatoes.
- Mash the mixture until smooth and creamy, then transfer it to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Evenly spread the marshmallows over the top of the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden brown and slightly puffed.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made a day in advance; simply prepare the sweet potato mixture and store it in the refrigerator. Add marshmallows just before baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a healthier option, substitute brown sugar with maple syrup or honey.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the dish
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 38 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams
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