Sweet Potato Mash with Marshmallow Topping
Creamy sweet potato mash spiced with cinnamon and crowned with a golden, gooey marshmallow layer. A festive, kid-friendly side with a soft, comforting flavor.
- Time
- 35 min
- Serving
- 485 kcal
- Ingredients
- ≈ $1.12
- Protein
- 6 g
Ingredients
- 1 Sweet potatoes≈ $2.00 per kgNot in every store: Walmart, Kroger, Costco, Target, Trader Joe's, Safeway, Whole Foods 280 g
- 2 Butterpack 180 g ≈ $1.58 18 g
- 3 Milk 2.5%pack 930 ml ≈ $0.88 50 ml
- 4 Cinnamon 1 g
- 5 Marshmallow (zefir)pack 250 g ≈ $3.50 25 g
- 6 Salt 1 g
Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.
Method
Peel and cube the sweet1 potato, then cover with water.
Simmer for 15–18 minutes until tender, then drain.
Mash the sweet1 potato with butter2, milk3, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
Transfer to a small baking dish and scatter marshmallows5 on top.
Broil at 425 °F (220 °C) for 2–3 minutes until golden and toasted.
Serve immediately while the top is soft and warm.
Tips
- Why it works
- Cover the sweet potato with water so it does not darken or absorb extra fat while cooking. Add the cinnamon to the mash, not the water, so the aroma does not escape.
- Substitutions
- Swap the marshmallows for 25 g of cotton candy or 30 g of caramelized sugar. Use 50 ml of condensed milk instead of milk for a sweeter result.
- Common mistakes
- If the mash turns out too thick, add 10-20 ml of hot water. You will notice it by the dry lumps on the surface.
- Storing and reheating
- Keep in the fridge for no more than 2 days. Reheat in the microwave for 1 minute, without the marshmallows, as they will melt.
- Serve with
- Serve with roast chicken or vegetable stew at a family dinner, when you want something sweet and unusual.
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