Sweet Potato Casserole is a Thanksgiving favorite, but until you’ve tasted this recipe, you haven’t experienced the ultimate version yet. With brown butter, crispy marshmallows, streusel, and pecans, this casserole offers a blend of flavors and textures that will redefine your expectations!
Sweet Potato Casserole
Ingredients
**For the Sweet Potato Filling:**
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter browned
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
**For the Streusel:**
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon optional
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
**For the Topping:**
- 1 cup mini marshmallows or more to taste
- 1 cup pecans chopped
Instructions
**1. Make the Sweet Potato Mash:**
- – Place the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in a pot with salted water covering them by an inch.
- – Bring the water to a boil and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- – Drain the water and return the potatoes to the pot to let excess water evaporate.
- – Mash the sweet potatoes until smooth.
- – In a pan over medium heat, brown the butter for about 5 to 6 minutes, then transfer it to a bowl to cool.
- – Add the brown butter to the sweet potato mash along with brown sugar, maple syrup, heavy cream, salt, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Mix until smooth.
**2. Make the Streusel:**
- – Combine brown sugar, all-purpose flour, cubed butter, cinnamon, and salt until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
**3. Assemble and Bake:**
- – Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- – Transfer the sweet potato filling to a casserole dish and sprinkle the streusel topping and chopped pecans over it.
- – Bake for 20 to 30 minutes until the crumble is golden and crispy.
- – Remove from the oven, add the marshmallows on top, and return to the oven for another 10 minutes until the marshmallows turn golden.
- – Let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving warm!
Notes
Adjust the amount of brown sugar according to your taste preference. Start with 1/4 cup for less sweetness or use up to 1/3 cup for a sweeter dish.