Every item on this page was chosen by The Fed & Fit team. The site may earn a commission on some products (read more here). These baked sweet potatoes (with the yummiest marshmallow pecan topping) are the perfect easy alternative to a classic Thanksgiving sweet potato casserole dish and will leave you wanting
more! Your Thanksgiving may look different this year (and you may even be in charge of cooking more than you have in years past), but that doesn’t mean that you need to skip out on all of the traditional Thanksgiving favorites! We’re keeping things super simple this holiday season with fun twists on classic recipes (think: Instant Pot mashed potatoes, green beans, stuffing, turkey, etc.!) that taste just as delicious as their traditional counterparts but are easy enough for anyone to whip up. Next up? This incredibly delicious, no-fuss take on sweet potato casserole: ooey-gooey marshmallow pecan stuffed baked sweet potatoes! Enjoy this one as a dinner side or a delicious dessert! IngredientsWhile many Thanksgiving sweet potato recipes call for maple syrup, vanilla, and other ingredients, these stuffed baked sweet potatoes require just a couple of really simple ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:
How to Make the Best Marshmallow Stuffed Sweet PotatoesThis version of the classic sweet potato side dish is much easier (no electric mixer needed here!) than the one you may be used to but tastes every bit as delicious! Plus, everyone gets their very own personal marshmallow stuffed sweet potato this way! Here’s how you’ll throw this easy Thanksgiving side together:
Marshmallow Stuffed Sweet Potato VariationsWhile we LOVE this classic cinnamon, pecan, and marshmallow topping (seriously, it’s the best), you can totally get creative with this side and make it your own! Here are a few really tasty ideas:
We hope you love adding this sweet potato marshmallow recipe to the Thanksgiving table (this would be amazing on Christmas or any other holiday that you celebrate too!). More Easy Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr These marshmallow-stuffed sweet potatoes are a breeze to make, and the recipe can be easily halved or doubled to suit your needs!
Meet the Author Cassy Joy GarciaHOWDY! I’m Cassy Joy and I am just so happy you’re here. I’m the founder, Editor-in-Chief, and Nutrition Consultant here at Fed and Fit. What started as a food blog back in 2011 has evolved now into so much more. Get to know Cassy Show us! Did You Make This Recipe?Share a photo and tag us! We can’t wait to see what you make! Reader InteractionsWhy do people add marshmallows to sweet potatoes?It's basically a dessert disguised as a side dish
In fact, they're just the right amount of sweet. Not only is nonsensically coating them with a blanket of marshmallows a disservice to an already great and healthy ingredient, but doing so essentially tips the scale from a side dish to a dessert.
What are good toppings for baked sweet potatoes?TOPPING OPTIONS:. Brown sugar, cinnamon, butter and salt.. Maple syrup, butter and toasted pecans.. Sour cream, chives, salt and pepper.. Blue cheese, walnuts and honey.. Mini marshmallows, brown sugar and cinnamon (pop it under the broiler to toast the marshmallows a bit). Beef, Turkey or Veggie Chili.. Sloppy Joe meat.. Why does sweet potato casserole have marshmallows?Sweet Marketing
According to Saveur, it was 1917 when the first instance of sweet potatoes baked with a coat of marshmallows appeared in a recipe booklet commissioned by Angelus Marshmallows. Since then, the dish found its way into more and more culinary publications, allowing for nationwide recognition.
Do sweet potatoes cook faster wrapped in foil?The idea is that trapping steam leads to faster cooking, which does seem intuitive. However, according to Idaho Potato, wrapping in foil can actually slightly increase the cooking time. They do recommend wrapping your potatoes in foil after baking to keep them warm if you are not serving them immediately.
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