What You Will Need

• whole sweet potatoes – Look for similar sized sweet potatoes for uniform cooking.  We prefer fresh sweet potatoes because of their fresher tasting flavor. But you are welcome to use canned sweet potatoes in a pinch.
• butter – For dairy-free option, vegan butter works wonderfully here.
• eggs – Why add eggs to a sweet potato casserole?  These little guys simply help to bind all of the casserole ingredients together.
• full fat coconut milk – a little heavy cream or unsweetened almond milk will work here too. 
• maple syrup – Pick up your favorite store bought brand, or whip up some of your own using our homemade maple syrup recipe. We always opt for natural sweeteners instead of white sugar.
• brown sugar – Coconut sugar works well too.
• kosher salt – Just a pinch helps to elevate all of the other flavors in this dish. 
• ground cinnamon & nutmeg – These warming spices are noticed throughout.
• vanilla – This classic flavor pairs perfectly with the touch of marshmallows on the top.
• mini marshmallows – The perfect size to get warmed through and through and to give you just a touch of sweetness in each bite. Large marshmallows would work, but we like how the small ones easily coat the top of the whole casserole. 

What Is The Difference Between Sweet Potato And Yams

Good question.  Although some grocery stores use the names interchangeably, Sweet potatoes and yams are two different types of vegetables .  True yams have white flesh, rough skin, and a dry starchy taste.  Sweet potatoes have orange, white or purple flesh, smooth orange skin, and a moist and sweet flavor.  In addition, sweet potatoes are grown right here in the United States and therefore can be found easily in most grocery stores, while yams are imported and are less likely to be found in a typical grocery store. 

How To Make Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows

Start by simmering your peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in water for 15-20 minutes or until they’re soft.  Then drain the water and place your sweet potatoes in a large bowl along with butter, eggs, milk, maple syrup, sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. 

Mash together all of the ingredients until you have reached your desired consistency. For a chunkier consistency, use a hand potato masher and for a smoother texture, use an electric mixer. After that, place your sweet potato filling into a 11-inch round (or similar) casserole dish.

Remove your casserole from the oven and let cool before serving. Lastly, be sure to push this dish all the way back on your counter to keep mischievous fingers from sneaking off with bits of this sweet side dish.

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