Description
These Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a delightful twist on traditional sweet potato casserole, perfect for gatherings. Each guest can customize their toppings, making them a fun and delicious side dish!
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 Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix Topping: In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecans (if using), then set aside.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Wash the sweet potatoes and prick the skins with a fork.
- Bake: Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for about one hour, or until tender, depending on their size.
- Slice and Fill: Once done, remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and slice them open down the center. Add a slice of butter and a tablespoon of the brown sugar mixture into each potato.
- Top with Marshmallows: Top each sweet potato with mini marshmallows.
- Broil: Turn on the broiler and place the sweet potatoes back in the oven. Broil until the marshmallows are golden brown on top, being careful not to walk away from the oven.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy the deliciousness
Notes
Keep an eye on the marshmallows while broiling to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Category: side dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg