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Home-Grown Sweet Potato & Marshmallow Bake

There’s something special about bringing a dish to the holiday table that started in your own backyard. As fall settles in and Thanksgiving approaches, gardeners everywhere are pulling up the last of their sweet potatoes, clipping fragrant herbs, and dreaming up ways to make their home harvest shine. This Sweet Potato & Marshmallow Bake is one of those beloved classics that feels both nostalgic and new - especially when it features home-grown ingredients nurtured in healthy, organic soil.
Rich, comforting, and delightfully simple, this recipe celebrates the flavors of the season while honoring the pride that comes from growing your own food. Whether your sweet potatoes came from raised beds, containers, or the corner of a backyard garden, this dish is a delicious reminder of the magic that happens when we grow with intention. Gather your harvest, preheat the oven, and bring a little home-grown love to your Thanksgiving table.
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Course Side Dish
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 4-5 sweet potatoes peeled & cubed
  • 4 tbsp butter (or browned butter for extra depth)
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup (or brown sugar)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • salt to taste
  • 2-3 tbsp (optional) home-grown herbs (rosemary or thyme), finely chopped
  • 3-4 cups mini marshmallows

Instructions
 

  • Cook the Sweet Potatoes
    - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
    - Boil or steam sweet potatoes until very tender (about 15–20 minutes).
    - Drain well.
  • Mash & Flavor
    In a large bowl:
    - Mash the sweet potatoes until smooth.
    - Add butter, maple syrup/brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
    - Fold in chopped herbs or nuts if using.
    Taste → adjust sweetness or spices as you like.
  • Bake the Base
    - Spread the sweet potato mixture into a buttered baking dish.
    - Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
  • Add Marshmallows & Finish
    - Remove from oven and top generously with mini marshmallows.
    - Return to oven for 8–10 minutes, or until marshmallows are golden and melty.
    - For a toasted campfire look: switch to broil for 1 minute — watch closely!

Notes

Tips to Highlight Your Home-Grown Ingredients

  • If you grow sweet potatoes, choose the smaller, sweeter ones for best flavor.
  • Add fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, or even a tiny bit of sage).
  • Top with home-grown roasted pumpkin seeds instead of nuts.
  • Drizzle with herb-infused honey for a gourmet twist.