Sweet Potato Casserole with Spiced Pecans and Marshmallows

Serves 8

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

• ¼ cup dark brown sugar

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

• ¼ tsp vanilla extract

• 6 tbsp spiced pecans, divided

• 1/8 tsp cinnamon

• Kosher salt, TT

• Black pepper, TT

• 1 cup mini marshmallows

Procedure

1. Preheat the oven to 375F, grease an 8x8 pan.

2. Place the sweet potatoes in a pot of boiling water. Simmer for 15 minutes or until tender. Drain.

3. Mash the potatoes with the brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, vanilla, salt and pepper.

4. Fold in half of the spiced pecans and spread into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with the marshmallows and bake for 20 minutes. Top with the remaining spiced pecans and bake for another 5 minutes. Serve.