Is it better to boil or bake sweet potatoes for a casserole?

For Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows, both methods work. Boiling is faster. Baking deepens flavor. If you’re pressed for time, boil peeled chunks until tender, about 12–15 minutes. Drain well and mash with milk and butter. If you want richer sweetness and a deeper color, bake the potatoes first to concentrate sugars. Roast until tender, then scoop and mash as needed.

Do you bake or boil sweet potatoes for casserole?

I usually boil or roast Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows until tender, then mash. Either method works for this casserole, depending on schedule. Boil for speed, about 12–15 minutes. Roast or bake for deeper flavor, 25–30 minutes before mashing. What matters most is getting the flesh soft and well-seasoned with sugar, butter, and cinnamon.

What spices are good in Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows?

The core is cinnamon, which brings cozy warmth. Add a pinch of nutmeg or allspice for depth. Vanilla enhances sweetness, while a tiny pinch of salt heightens flavors. Optional ginger or cardamom adds a lively kick. For a festive touch, finish with a light drizzle of maple syrup to balance the sweetness.

Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows is Top Easy Wow 3.

Name: Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows is Top Easy Wow 3.
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cooked); ½ cup granulated sugar; 2 eggs, beaten; ½ cup milk; ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 tsp vanilla extract; ½ tsp ground cinnamon; ¼ tsp salt; 1½ cups mini marshmallows; ½ cup chopped pecans; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp melted butter

Description

Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows – creamy cinnamon-spiced mashed sweet potatoes topped with gooey marshmallows and crunchy pecans, a perfect holiday side dish.

Ingredients

Scale

4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cooked)
½ cup granulated sugar
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup milk
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp salt

Topping:

1½ cups mini marshmallows
½ cup chopped pecans
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp melted butter

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, milk, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly in the prepared dish.
In a small bowl, toss pecans with brown sugar and melted butter, then sprinkle evenly over the sweet potatoes.
Bake for 25 minutes, then carefully remove from oven and scatter mini marshmallows on top.
Return to oven for an additional 10–15 minutes, or until marshmallows are golden and gooey.
Serve warm and enjoy the sweet, nutty, and fluffy goodness.

Notes

Make-ahead option: Assemble up to 1 day in advance and refrigerate; bake before serving.
If marshmallows brown too quickly, loosely tent with foil during the final bake.
Variations: For a lighter dish, reduce sugar or use a maple syrup drizzle; can substitute with lactose-free milk if needed.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (about 1 cup)
Calories: Approximately 380
Sugar: 39 g
Sodium: 200 mg
Fat: 21 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 52 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 8 g
Cholesterol: 370 mg

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