These Sweet Potato Stacks with Toasted Marshmallow Crème are the perfect side for your Thanksgiving table. It’s your favorite holiday casserole served up in a delicious little stack!
Happy November folks!
What the?! November?? Where has the time gone! Don’t you just wish the months of January and February flew by as fast as November and December? In a few weeks we’ll be sitting pretty at the Thanksgiving table, smiles all around, enjoying a feast like no other!
So now’s the time to plan ahead, so no panic sets in on the big day. I’ve got a few things in store for you guys over the next few weeks to make your Thanksgiving celebration come off without a hitch! You’ll be cool as a cucumber, specialty cocktail in hand, like the big feast was like any other normal dinner!
Let’s start off with these adorable little Sweet Potato Stacks with Toasted Marshmallow Crème. These stacks are your favorite holiday sweet potato casserole all whipped up into an individual little stack. Come on, we’ve been eating the same old casserole for years. It’s time for a change. Remember…change is good! And so are these yummy little stacks.
You’re going to love how easy this recipe is guys. Just grab your standard 12 cup muffin pan and add some sweet potato slices to each cup. Top with an irresistible brown sugar/maple syrup glaze and sprinkle with pecans. Cover with a piece of foil and throw them in the oven to bake. While they’re baking, whip up the marshmallow crème topping. When the stacks are done baking, remove them from the oven and pipe some of the marshmallow crème on top. Pop back into the oven under the broiler to toast until lightly browned. Boom! Your favorite new little Thanksgiving side dish is served!! Enjoy friends!
I hope you can stop by the BHK on Monday. I’ll be collaborating with some of my favorite bloggers for a virtual Thanksgiving. You won’t want to miss it! Happy weekend!
Ingredients
- 3 lb. sweet potatoes about 3 medium sized, peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch rounds (I used 5-6 slices per muffin cup)
- 4 Tbsp. butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp. light brown sugar packed
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/4 cup pecans finely chopped
- Marshmallow creme:
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray standard 12 cup muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray. Place muffin pan on large baking sheet.
- Place 5-6 slices of sweet potato into each muffin cup, trimming slices to fit cups.
- Combine butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a heavy small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring often until sugar dissolves. Add about 1 tablespoon of the mixture on top of the sweet potatoes in each muffin cup. Sprinkle each stack with some pecans.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes or until tender. While stacks are baking make marshmallow creme.
- Marshmallow Creme: Combine all ingredients with 2 Tbsp. water in a metal bowl over simmering water. Beat with a handheld mixer for 6-7 minutes, until thick and fluffy.
- Remove from water and continue to beat for 1-2 more minutes until somewhat cooled.
- Transfer to a piping bag.
- Remove muffin pan from oven when done baking. Discard foil. Pipe some marshmallow creme atop each stack.
- To toast, place muffin pan back into the oven under the broiler for 50-60 seconds. Time will vary depending on your oven, so keep a close watch until they are browned to your liking. Remove pan from oven. Carefully scoop each stack out of pan onto serving platter. Serve immediately.
Alida | Simply Delicious
I think you win the Thanksgiving side dish game Mary Ann. Those stacks looks simply delectable. Love!
Mary Ann
Aww, thanks Alida!
Gaila
Mary Ann,
I love the way you have presented these beautiful stacks, it’s a super cute and practical way of serving sweet potatoes!!! loved this! pinned for the days that are coming!
Mary Ann
Thanks Gaila! These are so easy and really delicious. Just a little something out of the box for the holidays!
Karen (Back Road Journal)
Just pinned this, love the presentation.
Mary Ann
Thanks Karen! So easy and just a little something different! Enjoy your weekend!
Karen @ Seasonal Cravings
What a showstopping Thanksgiving side! These are so beautiful and I love sweet potatoes with marshmallow.
Mary Ann
Thanks so much Karen! I love the sweet potato marshmallow combo too!
rebecca | DisplacedHousewife
Mary Ann, you’ve outdone yourself — these are GORGEOUS!!!!!! They would be so beautiful on a Thanksgiving table!! xoxo
Mary Ann
Thanks Rebecca! Just a little change up from the usual sweet potato dish at Thanksgiving. Enjoy your weekend!
Summer
These are lovely ♥
Mary Ann
Thanks so much Summer!
Sues
omg that marshmallow creme!! I’m in love with these. Pinning! :)
Mary Ann
Glad you like them! Hope you give them a try! Thanks so much for pinning!
Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen
These are so inventive, Mary Ann. They are cute, delicious and a perfect special side for Thanksgiving – or anytime. Love the maple glaze and the marshmallow creme!
Mary Ann
Thanks Geraldine! We needed a little change from the usual sweet potato casserole at the holidays! Happy weekend!
Kevin | Keviniscooking
This is just outstanding, love creative twists like this one to serve up! I have just recently gotten into sweet potatoes (crazy, right?) so this is added to the list. Thanks Mary Ann.
Mary Ann
Glad you like them Kevin! They’re so easy and really delicious. A nice little change. Enjoy your weekend!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers
Oh my goodness! I just love these little stacks :) And that marshmallow topping! I might just have to make these up, even though Thanksgiving is behind me.
Mary Ann
These will be perfect for the Christmas holidays too Jennifer! Hope you enjoy them if you give them a try! Happy weekend!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary
Oh my goodness food graciousness, how adorable are these little stacks?! SO cute, Mary Ann!!!! Now THIS is how you fancy up a casserole!!! Love everything about these, friend!! Pinned! Cheers!
Mary Ann
Perhaps since Boy doesn’t like stuffing, he may like these? We can only hope! Happy weekend Chey!
annie@ciaochowbambina
Ummmm, I cannot handle this one! Such a gorgeous presentation, as usual! And the flavors are nothin’ but Thanksgiving!! Thank you for sharing such a stunning dish! Pinned!
Mary Ann
Awww, you’re so sweet Annie! Thank you so much! I’m so glad you like these. They’re so easy and that toasted marshmallow creme is so good! Happy weekend!
Jessica DeMay
Oh Mary Ann!! These look 100X better than the casserole version! That glaze makes them look irresistible!
Mary Ann
Thanks so much Jessica! They really are delicious. So easy too!
Tessa | Salted Plains
This is so, so smart! Brilliant, Mary Ann! I am smitten with this. Adding these cute stacks to my Thanksgiving list right away. Hope you’ve had a good week! xoxo
Mary Ann
Thanks Tessa! I’m so glad you like them! I’ve made them for the last few Thanksgivings and they were a total hit! Enjoy your weekend!
sue | theviewfromgreatisland
These look like beautiful little frosted cakes!
Mary Ann
Thanks Sue! They’re so easy and so delish!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks
These sweet potato stacks are adorable and I love the toasted marshmallow creme! This is way better than the standard old casserole!
Mary Ann
They do have the cuteness factor Rachelle!! The toasted marshmallow creme is so easy and the perfect way to top off these little stacks. I hope you enjoy them if you try!
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop
You are brilliant! These are so spectacular looking and are a perfect side dish for any special meal.
Mary Ann
Ha!! Thanks Kathy!! They are pretty delicious!! Have a great week!
Kate @ Framed Cooks
WOW! Is all I can say – that you have already won Thanksgiving and we’re barely through the first week of November!! I know what side dish I am bringing to our family Thanksgiving extravaganza – pinned and thank you!!!
Mary Ann
Awesome Kate! Glad you like these! They’re delish and always a favorite here!
Cathy | whatshouldimakefor.com
I am in LOVE with these!!! These couldn’t be any prettier and with all of those warm flavors and spices going on you know these taste as good as they look. Perfectly portioned for the big meal!
Mary Ann
Awesome Cathy! They really are just the perfect little portion! There are always so many sides at Thanksgiving, I thought these would be better on the smaller side. Enjoy!
traci | Vanilla And Bean
One of my favorite things about Thanksgiving is sweet potatoes.. I love them SO much and usually eat way too many of them. These little stacks would help me with portion control! LOL – I love the presentation and the sweetest finish on top! Delicious work Mary Ann!
Mary Ann
These little stacks are perfect for portion control Traci! Hope you enjoy them if you try!
Laura | Tutti Dolci
Such dreamy stacks, and I love that perfectly toasted marshmallow topping!
Mary Ann
They are perfect for portion control too Laura! Enjoy!