Paula Deen Sweet Potato Casserole

This Paula Deen sweet potato casserole is a holiday must-have! Covered in marshmallows and pecans, it’s a comforting way to enjoy sweet potatoes for the season.

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Course: Desserts, Side Dishes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Paula Deen sweet potato casserole

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 1 10

Cool time: 10

Total Time: 1 30

Servings:

Calories: 298kcal

Author: Louisa

Equipment

Ingredients

7 cups sweet potatoes, mashed
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
3 large eggs
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp kosher salt
3 cups mini marshmallows
1 cup pecans, toasted
Non-stick spray

Instructions

Gather all your ingredients.
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
In a large bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes with the brown sugar.
Add the eggs, heavy cream, cinnamon, and salt.
Stir everything together until smooth and well combined.
Lightly grease your baking dish, then pour in the sweet potato mixture and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Bake for about 1 hour, or until the casserole has set and firm up.
Remove the dish from the oven, then sprinkle the marshmallows and pecans evenly on top.
Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the marshmallows have puffed up and turned golden.
Remove from the oven and let it sit for about 10 minutes before serving.
Enjoy your Paula Deen sweet potato casserole! Add extra pecans for a crunchier texture, if desired.

Notes

Save yourself some work and skip the peeling! Just cook the sweet potatoes, cut them in half, and scoop out the flesh to mash.
Cool the mashed sweet potatoes first so the eggs don’t scramble in your Paula Deen sweet potato casserole.
Your sweet potato bake is finished when the center is set but still has a gentle wobble.

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