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Mini Sweet Potato Casserole

Make a mini sweet potato casserole for two with warm spices, pecans, and marshmallows on top. A small holiday side that bakes in a 5-inch dish.

Mini Sweet Potato Casserole

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Spiced mashed sweet potatoes topped with pecans and mini marshmallows, baked in a small dish for two servings.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
CourseSide Dish
CuisineAmerican
Servings2 servings
Calories358

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cooked mashed sweet potatoes
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • ¼ cup pecans
  • ½ cup miniature marshmallows

Equipment

  • mixing bowl

Directions
 

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F and butter a 5-by-5-inch baking dish.
  2. Stir the brown sugar and all the spices together, then mix them into the mashed sweet potatoes.
  3. Stir in the beaten egg and spread the mixture in the dish. Scatter the pecans over the top.
  4. Bake for 15 minutes. Take it out, cover the top with the marshmallows, and bake 10 more minutes, until they puff and brown.
  5. Let it sit for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

To make it ahead, put it together without the marshmallows and refrigerate it for up to 1 day. Add the marshmallows for the last 10 minutes of baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 184g | Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 7.9g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2.1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 690mg | Potassium: 620mg | Fiber: 5.6g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 19414IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 2 servings; cooked counted as baked sweet potato, mashed. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.