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Thanksgiving is a cherished time of year when families and friends gather to celebrate gratitude and share a bountiful feast. Among the many dishes that grace the holiday table, side dishes hold a special place, often stealing the spotlight with their diverse flavors and textures. One standout option that can elevate your Thanksgiving spread is the Thanksgiving Loaded Sweet Potato Casserole.

Thanksgiving Loaded Sweet Potato Casserole

A delightful side dish featuring sweet potatoes topped with marshmallows and pecans.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 9

Ingredients
  

  • 4.0 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup maple syrup
  • 1.0 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.0 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1.0 cup mini marshmallows
  • 0.5 cup pecans, chopped
  • 0.5 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Boil Sweet Potatoes: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add your diced sweet potatoes and cook until they are fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
  • Mash Sweet Potatoes: In a large bowl, combine the boiled sweet potatoes with melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mash until smooth and creamy.
  • Spread in Baking Dish: Transfer the sweet potato mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  • Add Toppings: Evenly spread the cranberry sauce over the sweet potato mixture. Then, sprinkle mini marshmallows and chopped pecans on top.
  • Bake the Casserole: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
  • Garnish and Serve: Once out of the oven, let it sit for about 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh rosemary if desired, and serve warm as a delightful side dish at your Thanksgiving table.

Notes

Garnish with fresh rosemary for added flavor.
Keyword casserole, sweet potatoes, Thanksgiving