Sweet Potato Casserole with Vegan Marshmallows
Indulge in the warmth and flavor of this delightful Sweet Potato Casserole with vegan marshmallows! Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners, this casserole features creamy, mashed sweet potatoes blended with rich flavors of brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Topped with a crunchy pecan mixture and fluffy vegan marshmallows, it bakes to golden perfection, creating an eye-catching centerpiece for your table. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it’s also packed with nutrients from sweet potatoes, making it a wholesome choice for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 1x
- Category: Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 10 oz mini vegan marshmallows
- 1¼ cups finely chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and chop sweet potatoes into large chunks. Boil in water until fork-tender, then drain.
- Mash the sweet potatoes in a saucepan and mix in melted butter, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, flour, salt, and chopped pecans for the topping.
- Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly in the dish, top with the pecan mixture, and layer vegan marshmallows on top.
- Bake for 25-35 minutes until the marshmallows are golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg