Sweet Potato Marshmallow Streusel (Print Version)

Creamy sweet potatoes topped with gooey marshmallows and crunchy brown sugar-pecan streusel - a holiday table essential.

# Ingredients:

→ Mashed Sweet Potatoes

01 - 3 to 3 1/4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into large chunks
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 1/4 cup milk or half and half
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
05 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
06 - Salt to taste

→ Topping

07 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
08 - 1/4 cup brown sugar
09 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for a sturdier streusel, add an additional heaping tablespoon of flour)
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - 1/8 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans
13 - 3 cups mini marshmallows, or more if desired

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 2 or 2 1/2 quart casserole dish (preferably rectangular or oval). Set aside.
02 - Place sweet potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, and boil until tender (about 7 minutes). Drain well and return to the pot.
03 - Add butter, milk, cinnamon, brown sugar, and salt to the potatoes. Mash until smooth. Optionally, use a hand mixer for extra smoothness. Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed.
04 - Transfer the mashed potatoes to the prepared casserole dish. Place in the oven until heated through (a few minutes if already warm).
05 - In a medium bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Mix in the chopped pecans.
06 - Remove casserole from the oven. Top with half of the marshmallows, then sprinkle half of the streusel on top. Add the remaining marshmallows and streusel.
07 - Return casserole to the oven for 8-15 minutes, until the topping is bubbly and golden brown. Optionally, broil briefly for added color to the marshmallows. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Assemble the mashed sweet potatoes up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate tightly covered without the topping. Prepare the streusel topping separately.
02 - When ready to serve, heat the potatoes, then add marshmallows and streusel before final baking.
03 - For canned yams, ensure they are properly drained and mashed before use.

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