Sweet Potato Casserole with Vegan Marshmallows
Sweet Potato Casserole with vegan marshmallows is a delightful side dish that combines creamy sweet potatoes, a crunchy pecan topping, and gooey, melt-in-your-mouth vegan marshmallows. Ideal for festive gatherings or cozy family dinners, this comforting casserole is not only easy to prepare but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. With its warm flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg, it’s the perfect complement to any holiday feast. Plus, you can prepare it ahead of time, making it a convenient option for busy occasions. Once you serve this Sweet Potato Casserole, it’s sure to become a beloved staple at your table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 8
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet potatoes (peeled and chopped)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for topping)
- 1¼ cups finely chopped pecans
- 10 oz mini vegan marshmallows
Instructions
- Boil sweet potatoes in water until fork-tender. Drain and mash until smooth.
- Mix in melted butter, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, flour, salt, and pecans for topping.
- Spread sweet potato mixture in greased baking dish and add pecan topping.
- Layer the mini vegan marshmallows over the top.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-35 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg