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orange sweet potato mash topped with marshmallow and pecan in black bowl

Mashed Sweet Potato Casserole

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallow Gravy and Pecans.  This is my little twist on a Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe.  A simple and unbelievably delicious Thanksgiving side dish!
4.67 from 3 votes
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Course: Holidays
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mashed sweet potato, sweet potato casserole
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 143kcal

Ingredients

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

  • 6-7 Large Sweet Potatoes
  • Olive Oil
  • 1 Tb Butter
  • Small Pinch of Salt

Marshmallow Gravy

  • 3/4 Cup Marshmallow Creme Marshmallow Fluff
  • 2 Tb Heavy Cream
  • Pecans candied, roasted, or raw

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°
  • Wash the sweet potatoes and pierce several times with a fork.
  • Coat sweet potatoes with olive oil and wrap with tin foil.
  • Bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a fork can be easily inserted into the sweet potatoes.
  • Remove from oven, let cool.
  • Peel off the skin and smoosh with a potato masher. (puree if you prefer smooth mashed sweet potatoes)
  • Before serving, add the butter and salt then reheat on stove or in the microwave.
  • To make the Marshmallow Drizzle -
  • Microwave the marshmallow creme for 15 seconds.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and microwave 15 more seconds.
  • To serve -
  • Top a serving of mashed sweet potatoes with the marshmallow drizzle and pecans. Optional: sprinkle with brown sugar.

Notes

This recipe yields approximately 8 cups of mashed sweet potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 62mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g
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