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Southern Sweet Potato Casserole

Cultural Context

Southern Sweet Potato Casserole is a beloved dish in the Southern United States, often served during holiday gatherings and family dinners. This casserole showcases the sweet potato's natural sweetness, enhanced by brown sugar and topped with marshmallows or pecans, creating a comforting and festive side dish. Today, variations abound, with some opting for a crunchy topping or adding spices, but the essence remains a cherished part of Southern culinary tradition.

Southern AmericanUSside
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
4 cups sweet potatoes
1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups mini marshmallows
1 cup pecans
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and has a lower glycemic index.

mini marshmallows

🥗Healthier: toasted coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: regular marshmallows

Toasted coconut adds a crunchy texture and is a great alternative.

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats and sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2

Peel and chop sweet potatoes into chunks.

3

Boil sweet potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

4

Drain sweet potatoes and return to pot.

5

Add butter, brown sugar, milk, vanilla extract, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper to the sweet potatoes.

6

Mash the mixture until smooth and well combined.

7

Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly in a greased baking dish.

8

In a separate bowl, mix mini marshmallows and chopped pecans together.

9

Sprinkle the marshmallow-pecan mixture over the sweet potato layer.

10

Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the marshmallows are golden and bubbly.

11

Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

milkeggstree-nuts

Also Known As

Sweet Potato BakeSweet Potato Souffle

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