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Classic Sweetpotato Casserole

Nothing says classic comfort like Sweetpotato Casserole! This recipe is easy to whip together before a dinner party and is one of our all-time favorites. Typically known for its Thanksgiving appearance, the Sweetpotato Casserole is versatile and can perfectly accompany any weeknight meal with the family. Enjoy with a maple-roasted chicken or turkey, some greens, and voila! Our casserole does not have marshmallows but feel free to add them if it makes your heart happy! Recipe and photo by Fabulessly Frugal

Recipe

Servings 8
Calories 297 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups sweetpotato cubed
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Topping:
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Put sweetpotatoes in a medium saucepan with water to cover. Cook over medium high heat until tender; drain and mash.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the sweetpotatoes, sugar, eggs, salt, butter, milk and vanilla. Mix until smooth. Transfer to a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  • Optional:
    Sprinkle with mini marshmallows.
  • In medium bowl, mix the brown sugar and flour. Cut in the butter until the mixture is coarse. Stir in the pecans. Sprinkle the mixture over the marshmallows.
  • Bake 30 minutes, or until the top is lightly brown.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Classic Sweetpotato Casserole
Serving Size
 
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
297
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
44
mg
15
%
Sodium
 
232
mg
10
%
Potassium
 
330
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
56
g
19
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
38
g
42
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
9544
IU
191
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
76
mg
8
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Net Carbohydrates
 
53
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 297kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 232mgPotassium: 330mgFiber: 3gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 9544IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 1mgNet Carbohydrates: 53g