Description
Sweet, gooey, and rich with nostalgic holiday flavor, this *Glazed Candied Sweet Potatoes With Marshmallows* dish is a must-have for your dinner table. Creamy sweet potatoes are smothered in a luscious brown sugar glaze and topped with a golden layer of melted marshmallows — perfect for a cozy family gathering, festive holiday spread, or even a comforting midweek treat. Whether you’re searching for quick holiday sides, easy dinner ideas, or a sweet and satisfying twist on traditional vegetables, this easy recipe is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. A perfect addition to your list of dinner ideas, comfort food recipes, or even unexpected dessert alternatives!
Ingredients
3 lbs sweet potatoes
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup unsalted butter
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
1. Peel and cut sweet potatoes into large cubes or thick rounds. Boil in salted water for 10–15 minutes, until just fork-tender. Drain and cool slightly.
2. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract. Simmer until slightly thickened.
3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange sweet potatoes in a greased baking dish. Pour glaze evenly over the potatoes.
4. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20–25 minutes.
5. Remove foil and sprinkle marshmallows over the top. Bake uncovered for 10–15 minutes until marshmallows are puffed and golden brown.
6. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
Use fresh mini marshmallows for best puff and melt.
Don’t overboil the sweet potatoes to prevent mushiness.
Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for a darker toasted marshmallow top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: sweet potato casserole, glazed sweet potatoes, marshmallow casserole, holiday side dish, easy recipe