Sweet potato casserole is the dish that blurs the line between side and dessert.

Our younger kids love sprinkling marshmallows on top. One year, they piled them so high the casserole looked like a snowstorm. It was sticky, sweet, and unforgettable

Ingredients (Base):

• 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 4–5 medium)
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup butter, melted
• ½ cup milk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Topping (choose one):

• Marshmallow: 2 cups mini marshmallows
• Pecan: 1 cup chopped pecans + ½ cup brown sugar + ¼ cup flour + ¼ cup melted butter

Variations:

• Dairy‑free: use coconut milk
• Healthier: swap marshmallows for oat crumble topping

Tips:

• Mash sweet potatoes while warm for smoother texture
• Toast pecans before adding for richer flavor

Engagement Prompt: Do you prefer marshmallows or pecans on your sweet potato casserole?