Description
These Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a perfect dish for small gatherings, allowing everyone to customize their toppings to their taste. With a soft, tender interior and a sweet, cinnamon-spiced filling, these potatoes make a wonderful side dish or a main event for any occasion, especially Thanksgiving. The melted butter, brown sugar, and mini marshmallows create a gooey, comforting topping that’s impossible to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 4–6 slices of butter
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar
- 4 teaspoons of cinnamon
- 2 cups of mini marshmallows
- 1/3 cup of pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Brown Sugar Mixture: In a bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecans (if using). Set this mixture aside.
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and prick the skins with a fork. This helps steam to escape while they bake.
- Bake the Sweet Potatoes: Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake them for about one hour, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork. Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the sweet potatoes.
- Slice and Add Butter and Sugar Mixture: Once done, remove the sweet potatoes from the oven. Slice them open down the center and add a slice of butter to each. Top with about a tablespoon of the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture.
- Top with Marshmallows: Add mini marshmallows on top of each sweet potato, spreading them evenly.
- Broil the Sweet Potatoes: Turn on the broiler and place the sweet potatoes back in the oven. Broil until the marshmallows are golden brown, being careful not to burn them. Keep an eye on the marshmallows as they can brown quickly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once golden brown, remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and serve immediately.
Notes
- Customize your sweet potatoes by adding toppings like chopped nuts, caramel sauce, or whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.
- If you don’t want to use mini marshmallows, you can use marshmallow fluff for a similar gooey texture.
- You can make this dish ahead by baking the sweet potatoes earlier in the day, then adding the toppings and broiling just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour (baking), 3-5 minutes (broiling)
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg