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Sweet potato casserole for two prep: baked sweet potato casserole with browned marshmallows, ready to serve.

Sweet Potato Casserole for Two

Diana
Enjoy the perfect sweet potato casserole for two. Creamy, sweet, and topped with gooey marshmallows, it's a cozy dish for any occasion.
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Servings 2 to 3 servings
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Course Sweet Potatoes, Thanksgiving Sides
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked sweet potatoes
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows*

Instructions

  • Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F and butter a small baking dish (about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2-quart size).
    Small 20-ounce baking dish for sweet potato casserole for two.
  • Prepare the Filling: Mash the sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, sea salt, and vanilla; mix well. Add the egg and milk and mix until well blended. Spread the filling in the baking dish.
    Sweet potato casserole for two prep: in the baking pan with pecans, ready to bake.
  • Bake: Transfer to the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the casserole to a rack and top with marshmallows.
    Sweet potato casserole for two prep: marshmallows are added to the partially baked casserole.
  • Brown the Marshmallows: Return the casserole to the oven and continue baking for 10 minutes or until the marshmallows are puffed and browned.
    Sweet potato casserole for two with marshmallows.

Notes

*For a vegetarian dish, use vegan or plant-based marshmallows.
Keyword cooking for two, sweet potato casserole
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