Name: Easy Sweet Potato Casserole
Ingredients: For the Sweet Potato Base: 3 lbs fresh sweet potatoes (or 4 cups canned yams, drained); 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup whole milk or heavy cream; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; Pinch of salt; For the Topping: Marshmallow Topping: 2 cups mini marshmallows; Pecan Streusel Topping: 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

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Ingredients

For the Sweet Potato Base:
- 3 lbs fresh sweet potatoes (or 4 cups canned yams, drained)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
For the Topping:
- Marshmallow Topping:
  - 2 cups mini marshmallows
- Pecan Streusel Topping:
  - 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  - 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Sweet Potato Base

For Fresh Sweet Potatoes:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes. Boil in a large pot of salted water for 15-20 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain well.
- Mash the cooked sweet potatoes in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
For Canned Sweet Potatoes:
- Drain and rinse the yams. Mash them in a large mixing bowl.
Add the melted butter, brown sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the mashed sweet potatoes. Mix until fully combined and creamy.

Step 2: Assemble the Casserole

Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared dish.

Step 3: Prepare the Topping

For Marshmallow Topping:
- Spread the mini marshmallows evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
For Pecan Streusel Topping:
- In a small bowl, mix chopped pecans, brown sugar, flour, softened butter, and cinnamon until crumbly. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
Combination Topping (Optional):
- Cover half of the casserole with marshmallows and the other half with pecan streusel for a mix of both.

Step 4: Bake the Casserole

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
For marshmallows, watch closely in the last 5-10 minutes to avoid over-browning.

Notes

Pro Tips

For Extra Creaminess: Add an additional 2 tbsp of heavy cream to the sweet potato mixture.
Make It Fancy: Add a sprinkle of toasted coconut or crushed graham crackers on top of the marshmallows for extra flair.
Spice It Up: Add 1/4 tsp ground ginger or a pinch of ground cloves for a deeper flavor.