4.55 11 Published Oct 10, 2024, Updated Oct 22, 2024 Without fail, every year Isaac requests the classic version so I finally decided to give it a go and… whoa, it turned out to be so delicious! I am honestly kind of surprised at how much I liked this sweet potato casserole recipe. Usually I’m all about the crunch of the pecan topping. That said, the marshmallows actually get a little crisp with this version so maybe that’s why I’m a fan.
Bake – Pierce the sweet potato 4-6 times with a fork. Place potato on a baking sheet and bake at 400ºF for about 45-65 minutes. Boil – Peel and cube the sweet potatoes. Place in a large pot and add water to cover the potatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook, uncovered until tender. It should take about 15 minutes depending on the size. Microwave – Pierce the sweet potatoes 3-4 times with a fork. Place potatoes in a microwave-safe dish and microwave on high for five minutes, flipping halfway through. If your potatoes aren’t tender after 5 minutes, microwave for 30 second increments until softened. I personally don’t recommend this method because microwaved sweet potatoes don’t taste great, in my opinion. Instant Pot – Add one cup of water to the bottom of your Instant Pot. Place the trivet on top and then the sweet potatoes on the trivet. Cook for 18 minutes on high pressure (for medium-sized potatoes), let naturally steam naturally release for 10 minutes and then quick release any remaining pressure.
How to Make in Advance
You can certainly prep this sweet potato casserole ahead of time to make things easier for holiday meals!
One option is to cook your sweet potatoes in advance. Once cooked, let cool and store in the fridge for up to 3 days before making the casserole. Another option is to prep the recipe according to the instructions through step two, cover the casserole dish with foil or plastic wrap and keep in the fridge for 1-2 days. On the day of serving, bring the dish out and let it come to room temp (about 10-15 minutes), top with marshmallows and bake in a 375°F oven for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are warm and marshmallows are golden brown.
More Sweet Potato Recipes to Try:
Perfect Baked Sweet Potato Healthy Sweet Potato Pie Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole (with pecan topping) Dessert Baked Sweet Potato Sweet Potato Breakfast Cookies Sweet Potato Brownies Mashed Sweet Potato
Check out all of my sweet potato recipes and the full collection of Thanksgiving recipes here on EBF.
