Sweet Potato Casserole with Vegan Marshmallows
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Sweet Potato Casserole with vegan marshmallows, a perfect addition to your holiday table or any gathering. This comforting dish harmoniously blends creamy mashed sweet potatoes with a crunchy pecan topping, finished off with fluffy vegan marshmallows that caramelize to perfection. Simple enough for novice cooks yet impressive enough to wow your guests, this casserole is not only a crowd-pleaser but also fits seamlessly into plant-based diets. Enjoy it as a side dish or even as a hearty breakfast treat with pancakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 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, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, combine topping ingredients: melted butter, brown sugar, flour, salt, and pecans.
- Grease a baking dish and layer sweet potato filling, followed by the pecan topping and vegan marshmallows.
- Bake at 350°F for 25-35 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg