American Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows

Ingredients

• 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup mini marshmallows

• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

Method

1. 01
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. 02
   In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the peeled and chopped sweet potatoes and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
3. 03
   Drain the sweet potatoes and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
4. 04
   Mash the sweet potatoes until smooth. Stir in the brown sugar, melted butter, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. 05
   Spread the mashed sweet potato mixture evenly into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
6. 06
   In a small bowl, combine the chopped pecans, brown sugar, and softened butter for the topping. Mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
7. 07
   Sprinkle the pecan mixture over the sweet potatoes in the baking dish.
8. 08
   Scatter the mini marshmallows evenly over the pecan topping.
9. 09
   Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden brown.
10. 10
    Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.