Description
Indulge in a holiday classic with our sweet potatoes topped with marshmallows. This delightful side dish combines creamy, spiced sweet potatoes with a fluffy layer of melted marshmallows, making it a festive staple for Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings. The sweet and comforting flavors pair beautifully with roasted meats or vegetarian options, ensuring it will be a favorite at any family feast. With its easy preparation and nostalgic taste, this dish is sure to create warm memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 pounds sweet potatoes (peeled and cooked)
- 4 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Dash of salt
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 3-quart baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the cooked sweet potatoes until smooth.
- Stir in the beaten eggs, orange juice, softened butter, sugar, vanilla extract, ground nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for about 35-40 minutes until set.
- Top with miniature marshmallows and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating spices like cinnamon or allspice into the mixture. To make ahead, prepare the sweet potato mixture a day prior and refrigerate before baking.