Nothing says holiday dinner to me like an easy Sweet Potato Casserole. This canned Sweet Potato Casserole with marshmallows and pecans is going to make you the star of the Thanksgiving sides!

There’s not a lot that tastes better than this easy canned Sweet Potato Casserole fresh from the oven. The marshmallows are all gooey and delicious, and the pecans are covered in sugar – oh and sweet potatoes too. This recipe is my cheater version. Meaning this easy sweet potato casserole with marshmallows and pecans takes literally FIVE MINUTES to dump together before I throw it in the oven – while I jump in the shower before my company gets here for the holidays.

What is traditional Sweet Potato Casserole?

Traditional Sweet Potato Casserole is a simple recipe. It’s peeled sweet potatoes, butter, marshmallows, pecans and brown sugar all baked until the marshmallows melt and get that golden brown crisp on top.

What makes this easy Sweet Potato Casserole so good?

There are lots of reasons I love this recipe. It’s simple, and traditional, for one, and those are two of my favorite adjectives. For another, it’s pretty inexpensive. They practically give marshmallows away, and I usually always have some leftover pecans from baking my other dishes at Thanksgiving, so the only thing I really need to buy to make this recipe are the canned sweet potatoes.

The best thing? No one knows it only takes five minutes, because it’s so decadent and delicious! It’s perfect for those holiday meals and I look forward to it every year! Of course, everyone may know now because I just put it on the internet…Kind of blew that cover.

How do you make easy Sweet Potato Casserole?

1. Preheat your oven to 375.
2. Drain your sweet potatoes.
3. Dump your sweet potatoes in a small size casserole dish (like half the size of a cake pan).
4. Sprinkle the pecans on top evenly.
5. Drizzle the maple syrup over the top of the pecans and the sweet potatoes.
6. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly as well.
7. Use a spoon to dollop the butter evenly throughout the pan.
8. Sprinkle the entire bag of marshmallows evenly over the top of the pan.
9. Bake at 375 for 25 minutes.
10. Serve immediately.

What meat goes good with sweet potatoes?

Sweet potatoes are a very versatile food and pairs well with several types of meat. Since they have a naturally sweet flavor, they’re a great match for the savory nature of meat. Most people eat turkey or ham with sweet potatoes, traditionally.

Can I use fresh sweet potatoes instead of canned sweet potatoes?

You can, but you’ll need to peel and cook them first. For this recipe, you will need the equivalent of a 40 oz can, so about 4 cups of cooked, cut sweet potato. I use canned sweet potatoes for convenience. We have a large family dinner each year (about 30 people, mostly adults) and only three people cook. That being said, I need as many shortcuts as possible, so I make this canned Sweet Potato Casserole and everyone LOVES it.

Need some more Thanksgiving recipes?

• Green Bean Casserole – this is my favorite Green Bean Casserole recipe AND I tell you my secret ingredient to take it over the edge!
• Mama’s Pumpkin Pie – this will be the best pumpkin pie you’ve ever had! It’s my Mama’s recipe!
• Pumpkin Roll – we can’t have Thanksgiving at our house without me bringing like four of these Pumpkin Rolls! It’s a foolproof recipe that’s so easy to make!

Yield: 6

Sweet Potato Casserole

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

This easy Sweet Potato Casserole with marshmallows and pecans will be your new go-to Thanksgiving side dish. It’s ready for the oven in 5 minutes!

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Ingredients

• 40 oz can of cut yams
• 1 bag of mini marshmallows
• 1/2 cup pecan halves
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375.
2. Drain your sweet potatoes.
3. Dump your sweet potatoes in a small size casserole dish (like half the size of a cake pan).
4. Sprinkle the pacans on top evenly.
5. Drizzle the maple syrup over the top of the pecans and the sweet potatoes.
6. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly as well.
7. Use a spoon to dollop the butter evenly throughout the pan.
8. Sprinkle the entire bag of marshmallows evenly over the top of the pan.
9. Bake at 375 for 25 minutes.
10. Serve immediately.

Notes

• If you don’t have maple syrup, you can omit it.
• You can use large marshmallows if you want, it just won’t be as easy to serve.
• You can use pecan halves, or pieces, whatever you have on hand, or whatever you prefer.