Description
Succulent sweet potato casserole delights families during holiday gatherings with its creamy marshmallow topping. Rich comfort flavors meld together, promising warmth and sweet satisfaction that brings smiles around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 4 large sweet potatoes
Dairy:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup milk
Sweeteners and Toppings:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Liquids and Extras:
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Garnish:
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash sweet potatoes and pat them completely dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into uniform 1/2-inch thick rounds to ensure even cooking.
- Grease the interior of the crockpot with a thin layer of butter to prevent sticking and enhance flavor.
- Layer the sweet potato rounds systematically in the crockpot, creating an overlapping pattern.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until fully combined and fragrant.
- Drizzle maple syrup and vanilla extract over the sweet potato layers, ensuring even distribution.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture generously across the sweet potato rounds, coating them thoroughly.
- Cut butter into small cubes and dot across the top of the layered sweet potatoes.
- Pour milk slowly over the entire surface, allowing it to seep between the potato layers.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 4-5 hours, or until sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- During the final 15 minutes of cooking, spread mini marshmallows evenly across the top.
- Switch crockpot to high and allow marshmallows to melt and caramelize until golden brown.
- Optional: Sprinkle chopped pecans over the marshmallow layer for added crunch and texture.
- Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and marshmallows to set.
Notes
- Slice sweet potatoes uniformly to guarantee consistent cooking and appealing presentation.
- Generously coat potatoes with spice mixture for maximum flavor infusion throughout the dish.
- Use mini marshmallows for quicker melting and more even caramelization across the surface.
- Replace milk with coconut milk for a dairy-free version that adds subtle tropical sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Category: Dinner, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg