This sweet potato casserole with marshmallows is everyone’s favorite Thanksgiving side dish!
For the longest time I called this Thanksgiving side dish sweet potato PIE! I mean, we’re talking for years! I didn’t realize there is actually a pie, similar to pumpkin pie, that is sweet potato pie and that THIS, the sweet potatoes with the toasted marshmallows, is indeed sweet potato CASSEROLE.
Is sweet potato casserole a dessert or side dish?
This ever-so-popular sweet potato casserole graces our Thanksgiving table every year. There are many variations of serving sweet potatoes. This is probably one of the favorites of American households, and can seem more like a dessert than a side dish. But, it never fails to pop up on the dinner table right next to that turkey.
Sometimes sweet potato casserole IS served in a pie dish with a pie crust. Not my version! This sweet potato casserole is a side dish, not a dessert. Let sweet potato pie be served in the pie dish and keep the sweet potato casserole in the casserole dish!
Let’s save Thanksgiving dessert table space for pumpkin pie, pecan pie, chocolate pie, apple pie,
Ben was telling me this weekend that he never liked sweet potatoes until he had them this way. He said it was life changing for him. He was 10.
Can you freeze a sweet potato casserole?
Believe it or not, you can prep the sweet potato casserole ahead of time and store in the freezer. To freeze sweet potato casserole, prepare the sweet potato mixture and spread into casserole dish. (If you’re freezing, I recommend using a disposable foil pan.) Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap without the marshmallows and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to bake, thaw in the fridge overnight, then top with the marshmallows and bake.
You can also make the sweet potato casserole without the marshmallows up to 2 days in advance and store in the fridge until ready to bake. I always recommend waiting to top with the marshmallows until it’s time to bake and serve. This creates the best toasty marshmallow topping that will otherwise become soggy while storing.
How do you make baked sweet potato casserole?
Making sweet potato casserole is as easy as 1-2-3! To make this baked sweet potato casserole, follow these simple steps:
- Peel and dice 5 medium sweet potatoes.
- Boil the sweet potatoes in a large pot until tender.
- Drain and mash sweet potatoes with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and orange juice.
- Spread sweet potato mixture into casserole dish and top with marshmallows.
- Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes.
Do you serve sweet potato casserole as a Thanksgiving side dish?
Other Thanksgiving side dish recipes:
Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
Corn Casserole
Green Bean Casserole
Strawberry Jell-O Fluff
Easy Cornbread Dressing
Sweet Potato Casserole
Ingredients
- 5 medium sweet potatoes , peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 10 oz. package miniature marshmallows
Instructions
- Place sweet potatoes in a large pot of boiling water. Boil until fork tender, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Drain the potatoes and return to pot, away from heat. Mash in the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and orange juice. Spread evenly in a large greased casserole or 9- x 13- inch pan. Top with marshmallows.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until marshmallows are golden brown.
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This looks amazing! I can’t wait to try it!
Very original, crust is very yummy and I love the photo!
I LOVE sweet potato casserole…
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I love sweet potatoes, I have never used orange juice, might have to try that this year.
LOL, I wouldn’t say this dish was life changing for me but I do pile it on when it’s served. 🙂
~ingrid
Sweet potato casserole is one of my favorites at this time of year. You should share this recipe over at http://www.dishfolio.com
I love sweet potato casserole, but with a crunchy topping of pecans, coconut, & brown sugar instead of marshmallows. At some of our holiday gatherings, we have sweet potato pie instead of casserole–but it’s a pie made from the sweet potato puree, similar to a pumpkin pie. I’ve never heard something like your casserole above referred to as a pie, though. Maybe it’s a regional thing?
I just made this today for our (roommate) Thanksgiving dinner. It was so good! Didn’t have any orange juice and only had 4 potatoes but I think they were decent sized.
Great recipe, thanks! 🙂
My mom used to make this but she would add in some Maraschino cherries, Mandarin oranges, and crushed pineapple. It was always my favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner.
Love your anecdotes that flavor your recipe posts!!! Sweet potatoes are so good for you…keratin? Carotene? And delectable in any form, especially with something bland like turkey…
I have pinned this and will be using it tomorrow at my families blessed feast!! Thanks for sharing. Happy Thanksgiving to you & yours!!
That’s great! I hope y’all enjoyed it! Thanks, Jacque!
Can I make this ahead of time and refrigerate? If so, how long should I bake for?? Thanks!
Cover and refrigerate until ready to bake and serve. Should last couple days if chilled.
I made this for thanksgiving and it was a winner!
Wahoooo!!! Thanks for the feedback! 🙂
This recipe was really good! Saved for next year!
these are the best I make them every year I add a tsp. of vanilla extract in with the orange juice gives it a nice flavor. I like these without marshmallows, I add in toasted pecans. This year I will make it with marshmallows because my daughter likes it like you have it shown here. Happy Thanksgiving