Louisiana Spiced Sweet Potato Bake

Ingredients

• 4 large Sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Creole seasoning (like Tony Chachere's)
• 0.5 cup Pecan halves(optional)
• 1 cup Mini marshmallows(optional)
• 2 tablespoons Orange juice

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

2. 2

   Place the cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot of boiling water and cook for 10-12 minutes until fork-tender.

3. 3

   Drain the potatoes thoroughly and return them to the pot or a large mixing bowl.

4. 4

   Add the melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and orange juice to the potatoes.

5. 5

   Sprinkle in the cinnamon, nutmeg, and Creole seasoning, then mash or stir until well combined but still slightly chunky.

6. 6

   Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly with a spatula.

7. 7

   Top with pecan halves and bake for 20 minutes; if using marshmallows, add them during the last 5 minutes of baking.

8. 8

   Remove from the oven when the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.