Sweet Potato Pecan Delight with Spiced Marshmallow Topping

Ingredients

- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 cups mini marshmallows

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish by lightly greasing it with butter.

2. Roast the Sweet Potatoes:
Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork and place them on a baking sheet lined with foil. Roast in the oven for about 45 minutes or until completely tender. Let them cool slightly.

3. Prepare the Sweet Potato Mixture:
Once cooled, peel the sweet potatoes and mash them in a large bowl. Add the melted butter, heavy cream, brown sugar, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until well combined.

4. Incorporate the Eggs:
Gradually add the beaten eggs to the sweet potato mixture, stirring consistently to avoid scrambling, until everything is uniform.

5. Bake the Sweet Potato Base:
Transfer the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish. Smooth the top with a spatula and bake for about 20 minutes to set the mixture slightly.

6. Prepare the Pecan Topping:
In a small bowl, combine the flour, chopped pecans, and a pinch of salt. Mix them together and sprinkle evenly over the baked sweet potato base.

7. Add the Marshmallows:
Evenly distribute the mini marshmallows over the top of the pecans.

8. Final Bake:
Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden brown and the pecan topping is crispy.

9. Serve:
Allow the dish to cool slightly before serving. Cut into squares and enjoy as a delightful, spiced side dish or dessert.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT75M
1 hour 15 minutes

Total Time

- PT90M
1 hour 30 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Sweet potato casserole
- Thanksgiving side
- Holiday dessert
- Spiced sweet potato
- Pecan topping
- Marshmallow topping
- Sweet potatoes
- Roasted vegetables
- Comfort food
- Fall recipes

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total: 2,500 calories

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