Description
Get ready to fall in love with this rich, buttery, and perfectly caramelized Glazed Candied Sweet Potatoes With Marshmallows. This easy recipe delivers tender baked sweet potatoes coated in a silky brown sugar glaze and topped with golden toasted marshmallows. It’s the ultimate holiday side dish, perfect for Thanksgiving dinner ideas, cozy family gatherings, or when you need comforting food ideas that feel both nostalgic and indulgent. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner sides or classic comfort food, this dish brings warmth and sweetness to every bite.
Ingredients
4 large sweet potatoes
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
3 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Arrange them evenly in the prepared baking dish.
3. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in brown sugar and granulated sugar until dissolved.
4. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth. Add heavy cream if using and simmer gently for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. Pour the warm glaze evenly over the sweet potatoes, ensuring all slices are coated. Cover tightly with foil.
6. Bake covered for 35–45 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
7. Remove foil and evenly sprinkle mini marshmallows over the top.
8. Return to oven uncovered and bake 10–15 minutes until marshmallows are puffed and golden. Broil for 1–2 minutes if deeper browning is desired, watching carefully.
9. Let rest for 10–15 minutes before serving to allow glaze to thicken.
Notes
Slice sweet potatoes evenly to ensure consistent cooking and prevent mushy or undercooked pieces.
Keep a close eye while broiling marshmallows since they brown very quickly.
Allow the casserole to rest before serving so the glaze thickens properly and doesn’t appear watery.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg