Creamy Sweet Potato Casserole

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 5 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 6 tablespoons heavy cream
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 ounces cream cheese
• 1 (10 ounce) package marshmallows, halved crosswise

Recipe

• 1 1. cook potatoes combine potatoes, cream, butter, sugar, salt, and pepper in dutch oven. cook covered, stirring occasionally, over medium heat until potatoes begin to break down, 20 to 25 minutes.
• 2 2. simmer potatoes reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook, covered, until liquid has been absorbed and potatoes are completely tender, 15 to 20 minutes. meanwhile, adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees.
• 3 3. mash potatoes add cream cheese to pot. using potato masher, mash until cream cheese is fully incorporated and sweet potatoes are smooth or if you prefer silky-smooth potatoes, use a hand mixer to beat the potatoes. continue to cook, stirring constantly, until potatoes are thickened, about 5 minutes.
• 4 4. toast marshmallows transfer potato mixture to 2-quart baking dish and top with single layer marshmallows. bake until marshmallows are browned, about 5 minutes. serve.
• 5 make ahead: after transferring sweet potato mixture to baking dish, mixture can be refrigerated, covered, up to 2 days. microwave until warm for 4 to 7 minutes before topping with marshmallows and baking as directed.