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Sweet potato casserole with marshmallow topping in a baking dish

Sweet Potato with Marshmallow & Pecans (Two Ways)

Cozy Sweet Potato with Marshmallow & Pecans—made two ways: roasted or casserole-style. Easy, comforting, and perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 9
Calories 122 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large sweet potatoes
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Instructions
 

If making whole roasted sweet potatoes

  • Roast the potatoes: Poke holes in sweet potatoes and bake at 400°F for 45–60 min until soft.
  • Mash inside: Slice open, fluff the inside with a fork, and mix in butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Top: Add mini marshmallows and pecans on top.
  • Broil: Place under the broiler for 1–2 minutes until the marshmallows are melted and golden.

If making it casserole-style

  • Boil or roast sweet potatoes, then peel and mash.
  • Mix in: butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Spread into a baking dish. Top with mini marshmallows + chopped pecans.
  • Bake at 375°F for 15–20 minutes, or until marshmallows are toasted.

Nutrition

Calories: 122kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 64mgPotassium: 269mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10767IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
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