Best Ever Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate Thanksgiving side dish! This incredibly sweet and delicious sweet potato casserole is a family favorite, guaranteed to impress your guests. Perfectly spiced and creamy, it's the recipe you'll make year after year.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 669.4 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Best Ever Sweet Potato Casserole

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How to Make Best Ever Sweet Potato Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Boil or steam the cubed sweet potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well.
  3. Mash the cooked sweet potatoes thoroughly.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. Add the mashed sweet potatoes to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
  6. Pour the sweet potato mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  7. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until heated through and slightly browned on top.
  8. Remove from oven and top with marshmallows and pecans (if using).
  9. Return to the oven for a few minutes, or until marshmallows are melted and lightly browned.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

286g

Fat

68g

Carbs

32g