Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows

Method

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9 x 13 casserole dish and set aside.

2. 2

   Add water to a large pot and boil water on medium high heat.

3. 3

   Place sweet potatoes in the pot of boiling water. Simmer the sweet potatoes for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender. Drain the water.

4. 4

   In the pot that the potatoes were cooked in you can mash the sweet potatoes {or use a large bowl}.

5. 5

   Add the brown sugar, butter, 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, vanilla and maple syrup to the pot. Add in 1/2 cup of the pecans and mix. Spread the sweet potato mixture in the casserole dish.

6. 6

   Sprinkle the top of the sweet potato casserole with the marshmallows and other 1/2 cup of pecans and the remaining 1/2 tsp. cinnamon.

7. 7

   Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the marshmallows start to trun golden brown. Garnish with additional pecans and a sprinkle of cinnamon if you like.