SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH MARSHMALLOW & PECAN STREUSEL

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This Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows and Streusel will absolutely be on our table this holiday. It is my go-to sweet potato casserole recipe. It continues to be one of the most popular recipes on this site and it is a strong standing family favorite.

This dish is a fantastic side dish for any holiday. It’s simple, yet the payoff is huge!

INGREDIENTS
MASHED SWEET POTATOES:

• 3 pounds sweet potatoes* peeled and chopped into large chunks, see note
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup milk or half and half
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• salt to taste

TOPPING;

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 2 -3 cups mini marshmallows or more, if you'd like

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 2 or 2 1/2 quart casserole dish and set aside.
2. Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, and boil until tender (about 7 minutes, depending on the size). Drain and return to the pot. Add butter, milk, cinnamon, brown sugar and salt to the potatoes and mash until smooth. Use a hand mixer, if desired, to make them extra smooth. Taste the potatoes and add additional seasonings, if desired.
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