Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow Topping

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Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow Topping is a classic American side dish, often served during holidays like Thanksgiving. It typically features mashed sweet potatoes mixed with sugar, butter, and warm spices, then topped with a layer of toasted marshmallows.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is very high in carbohydrates and sugar, with a significant amount of fat from butter and the marshmallow topping. A standard serving can provide a good source of Vitamin A and potassium, but it generally contains around 300-500 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	78 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	48 g
Sodium	280 mg
Vitamin A	380 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	12 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Manganese	0.8 mg
Magnesium	30 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents a uniquely American fusion of savory and sweet traditions, blurring the line between side dish and dessert. Nutritionally, the marshmallow topping adds a fun, textural contrast but significantly increases the sugar content of the nutrient-rich sweet potato base.