Sweet Potato Casserole: Easy, Comforting Recipe with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and comforting sweet potato casserole topped with turkey bacon for a savory twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, then boil them in water until tender.
- Drain the sweet potatoes and mash them in a large bowl.
- Add brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the mashed sweet potatoes and mix well.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture into a baking dish.
- Top with mini marshmallows and crumbled turkey bacon.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden brown.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, you can omit the turkey bacon.
- Let the casserole cool slightly before serving to help it set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato, Casserole, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe