Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows

Ingredients: 

• 3 lbs sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup butter softened
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans, divided
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon, or to taste
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups miniature marshmallows

Instructions: 

• Preheat oven to 375°. Grease a 9x13 pan
• Place sweet potatoes in a pot of boiling water. Simmer for 15 minutes or until fork tender. Drain. 
• In a large bowl, mash the sweet potatoes with brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, vanilla, salt and pepper. 
• Fold in half of the pecans and spread into prepared pan. 
• Sprinkle with marshmallows and remaining pecans. 
• Bake for 25 minutes or until marshmallows are golden brown and potatoes are heated through.