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Classic Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

Rachel AnneRecipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-11-10 |9 Comments
Classic Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
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Classic Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

PREP20 min
COOK35 min

This Classic Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe features velvety sweet potatoes, crunchy pecan streusel, and fluffy marshmallows—a must-have for every holiday table!

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8SERVINGS

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2
    Peel and cube sweet potatoes. Boil in a large pot of water for 15 minutes, until very tender. Drain well.
  3. 3
    In a large bowl, mash sweet potatoes with 1/4 cup melted butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until silky smooth.
  4. 4
    Spread sweet potato mixture evenly in the baking dish.
  5. 5
    In a small bowl, mix flour, remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar, remaining 1/4 cup melted butter, and chopped pecans to make a crumbly streusel.
  6. 6
    Sprinkle streusel over mashed sweet potatoes, then evenly top with mini marshmallows.
  7. 7
    Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, until marshmallows are puffed and lightly browned. Let cool slightly before serving.

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