Sweet Potato Casserole with Pears and Marshmallows

Gluten Free
Health score
12%
Sweet Potato Casserole with Pears and Marshmallows
50 min.
8
495kcal

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Looking for a unique and delightful side dish to elevate your holiday table or family gathering? Look no further than our Sweet Potato Casserole with Pears and Marshmallows! This gluten-free recipe marries the earthy sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with the juicy, tender essence of Bosc pears, creating a mouthwatering combination that will have your guests coming back for seconds.

Imagine layers of luscious sweet potatoes interspersed with luscious pears, all enhanced by the richness of toasted pecans and the delightful sweetness of mini marshmallows that get beautifully caramelized under the broiler. Not only is this casserole visually stunning, with its vibrant hues of orange and golden brown, but it’s also a dish that tantalizes the palate with its blend of flavors and textures. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of creamy, crunchy, and sweet sensations that will leave everyone at the table in awe.

Gathering around the table has never been so satisfying! This casserole is perfect for Thanksgiving dinners, festive brunches, or any day you wish to celebrate, bringing warmth and comfort to the table. Plus, with a preparation time of just 50 minutes, you can easily whip it up without spending all day in the kitchen. So, let’s dive into this delightful dish that will surely become a family favorite!

Ingredients

  • lb bosc pear cored peeled sliced
  • tablespoons juice of lemon 
  • cups marshmallows mini
  • cup pecans chopped
  • servings salt 
  • pounds sweet potatoes and into ( 7 medium)
  • tablespoons butter unsalted melted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • knife
  • pot
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil
  • broiler

Directions

  1. In a large pot, cover sweet potatoes with cold water.
  2. Add 1 Tbsp. salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and simmer until a knife can pierce sweet potatoes easily, 30 to 35 minutes.
  3. Drain potatoes, run under cold water to cool, then peel.
  4. Cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices. In a large bowl, toss pears with lemon juice.
  5. Spread pecans on a baking sheet; bake until toasted and fragrant, shaking sheet once, about 7 minutes.
  6. Transfer pecans to a bowl; let cool.
  7. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  8. Layer half of sweet potato slices, overlapping, then top with half of pears, half of pecans and a pinch of salt.
  9. Drizzle half of butter on top. Repeat layers.
  10. Cover baking dish tightly with foil and bake until sweet potatoes and pears are tender, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  11. Preheat broiler.
  12. Sprinkle marshmallows over top of casserole and broil until marshmallows are lightly browned, about 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts

Calories495kcal
Protein4.32%
Fat37.39%
Carbs58.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.66
Glycemic Load
33.76
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
20.329130505738%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
3.8mg
Delphinidin
0.99mg
Catechin
1.29mg
Epigallocatechin
1.44mg
Epicatechin
4.38mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.51mg
Eriodictyol
0.27mg
Hesperetin
0.81mg
Naringenin
0.08mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Isorhamnetin
0.34mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:495.2kcal
24.76%
Fat:21.48g
33.04%
Saturated Fat:8.11g
50.68%
Carbohydrates:75.32g
25.11%
Net Carbohydrates:63.66g
23.15%
Sugar:28.43g
31.59%
Cholesterol:30.1mg
10.03%
Sodium:331.26mg
14.4%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.58g
11.16%
Vitamin A:32561.75IU
651.23%
Manganese:1.26mg
62.77%
Fiber:11.66g
46.63%
Copper:0.61mg
30.72%
Potassium:961.53mg
27.47%
Vitamin B6:0.54mg
26.94%
Magnesium:82mg
20.5%
Vitamin B5:2.01mg
20.11%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.84%
Phosphorus:162.75mg
16.28%
Vitamin C:12.65mg
15.33%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.25%
Iron:1.97mg
10.94%
Vitamin K:10.53µg
10.03%
Zinc:1.43mg
9.55%
Folate:37.55µg
9.39%
Calcium:91.97mg
9.2%
Vitamin E:1.25mg
8.33%
Vitamin B3:1.63mg
8.13%
Selenium:2.35µg
3.36%
Vitamin D:0.21µg
1.4%
Source:My Recipes