Sweet Potato Casserole
Cuisine: American
Categories: Vegetarian & Casseroles
Sweet Potato Casserole is a beloved holiday classic that perfectly embodies the comforting flavors of fall. This dish features a creamy and flavorful sweet potato base, often enhanced with spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and topped with a crunchy, buttery pecan crumble. It's a versatile side dish that pairs beautifully with Thanksgiving turkey, roasted ham, or any festive meal.
Difficulty: EASY
Prep Time: 50 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Serving Size: 8 servings
Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (3/4 stick)
- 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger or 1/4 cup finely chopped candied or crystallized ginger
- 4 pounds Garnet sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
Directions:
- Heat the oven to broil and arrange a rack in the lower third.
- Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven with a tightfitting lid over medium-high heat until foaming. Add the brown sugar, water, salt, and ground ginger (if you’re using candied or crystallized ginger, it will be added later). Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Add the sweet potatoes, stir to combine, and return to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low, cover, and simmer, stirring every few minutes, until the sweet potatoes are knife tender and starting to fall apart at the edges, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Add the candied or crystallized ginger, if using, and stir until evenly combined. Transfer the sweet potatoes and any liquid to a 13-by-9-inch baking dish and spread into an even layer.
- Sprinkle the marshmallows evenly over the sweet potatoes. Broil until the marshmallows are puffed and golden brown, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Place the dish on a wire rack and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.