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Thanksgiving isn’t complete without the warm, comforting embrace of classic side dishes. One that never fails to steal the spotlight is the beloved sweet potato casserole. So, let’s dive into an irresistible recipe that’s sure to make your holiday feast unforgettable!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 3 pounds of sweet potatoes
• 4 tablespoons of salted butter
• ⅓ cup of heavy cream
• ½ cup of brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• ½ cup of brown sugar (for topping)
• ½ cup of flour (for topping)
• ½ teaspoon of cinnamon (for topping)
• Pinch of salt (for topping)
• 6 tablespoons of salted butter, melted (for ‘ topping) ‘
• 1 ¼ cups of chopped pecans (for topping)
• 2 cups of mini marshmallows (for topping)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork and place them on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Roast for 45 minutes to 1 hour until tender. Allow them to cool, then scoop out the insides into a large bowl.
2. Create the Sweet Potato Base: To the bowl of sweet potatoes, add butter, heavy cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Mash everything together until you achieve a smooth consistency.
3. Assemble the Casserole: Spray a baking dish with cooking spray and transfer the mashed sweet potato mixture into it, smoothing it out evenly.
4. Prepare the Topping: In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, melted butter, and chopped pecans. Mix until crumbly, then sprinkle this mixture over the mashed sweet potatoes in the baking dish.
5. Bake to Perfection: Increase the oven temperature to 375°F. Bake the sweet potato casserole for 25-30 minutes until it’s heated through, and the topping begins to golden.
6. Finishing Touch: Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle the top with mini marshmallows. Set your oven to broil, return the dish to the oven, and let the marshmallows toast to a delightful golden hue.

Serve and Enjoy:
Once the marshmallows are beautifully toasted, your sweet potato casserole is ready to steal hearts and taste buds!

Why It’s a Thanksgiving Must-Have:
This sweet potato casserole strikes the perfect balance between creamy sweetness and crunchy indulgence. The velvety smooth sweet potato base topped with a crunchy, nutty layer and toasted marshmallows creates a symphony of flavors and textures that will make it the star of your Thanksgiving table.

This dish isn’t just food; it’s a manifestation of tradition, warmth, and togetherness—a celebration on a plate that captures the essence of gratitude and appreciation.

Try this recipe out and witness how it transforms an ordinary meal into an extraordinary Thanksgiving experience!