We are about two weeks out from Thanksgiving and I’m sure that you are getting your Thanksgiving menu together. Sweet potato dishes are a staple at most Thanksgiving spreads , however I’m sure you haven’t had Rum Butter Sweet Potato Casserole at your table ! This recipe is rich, sweet and filling-and would be the perfect side dish for you holiday events. It is easy to make, and utterly tasty. I would make this with the Southern Collard Greens and Southern Mac and Cheese recipes. Those 3 sides are sure to leave your family and guest adding you to their Christmas list! As always , please let me know how it came out for you. Enjoy !
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes , peeled and cut into chunks (about 4 large sweet potatoes )
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup half and half
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon dark rum
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8-10 ounces mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- In a large pot, bring about 6-8 cups of water to a boil and add the sweet potatoes -allow it cook for 35-50 minutes or until tender
- Remove from heat and drain water out of pot
- Mash the sweet potatoes
- Add the butter , brown sugar and white sugar then mix well
- Add cinnamon , nutmeg , half and half , beaten eggs, rum,and vanilla extract and mix well
- Pour the mixture into a casserole dish that had been sprayed with non stick spray
- Sprinkle the top with the mini marshmallows
- Lightly sprinkle cinnamon over the marshmallows
9. Place in the oven and bake for about 1 hour
10.Remove from heat , allow it to cook for 5-10 minutes, and serve !

Rum Butter Sweet Potato Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Sweet potatoes , peeled and cut into chunks (about 4 large sweet potatoes )
- ½ Stick unsalted butter
- ½ cup White sugar
- ½ cup Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
- ¼ cup Half and half
- 2 Eggs, beaten
- 1 Dark rum
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 8-10 ounces Mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- In a large pot, bring about 6-8 cups of water to a boil and add the sweet potatoes -allow it cook for 35-50 minutes or until tender
- Remove from heat and drain water out of pot
- Mash the sweet potatoes
- Add the butter , brown sugar and white sugar then mix well
- Add cinnamon , nutmeg , half and half , beaten eggs, rum, and vanilla extract and mix well
- Pour the mixture into a casserole dish that had been sprayed with non stick spray
- Sprinkle the top with the mini marshmallows
- Lightly sprinkle cinnamon over the marshmallows
- Place in the oven and bake for about 1 hour
- Remove from heat , allow it to cool for 5-10 minutes, and serve !
Could I substitute a pecan crust for the marshmallows? Can’t wait to make !
Sure !!!
I love your recipes! Thank you so much! I want to try this recipe. Please tell me which rum you recommend ? God bless!
Thank you so much ! I use Bacardi black dark rum ❤️
I made this today..and it was so good. I added a little pecans. Thanks for this recipe, super easy!
You’re welcome !!!❤️❤️
You’re welcome ! And I’m so happy to hear that !