# Marshmallow-Topped Potato Dishes The Church's Chicken Sweet Potato Casserole is Traditional By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-09-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-potato-casserole References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2021/09/01/churchs-chickens-new-sweet-potato-casserole-is-topped-with-mini-marshmallows/) & [churchs](https://www.churchs.com) The Church's Chicken Sweet Potato Casserole is being launched by the brand ahead of the cold weather months to offer patrons with a traditional side dish to enjoy that calls to mind old-fashioned recipes. The side dish is crafted using sweet potatoes along with creamy butter, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and a series of additional spices before being finished with a number of [mini marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smore-speckled-marshmallow) on the top. This use of marshmallows calls to mind the traditional [sweet potato casserole](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-potato-biscuit) that has become a staple at many [American Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-themed-ice-creams) to make it a comforting, familial-focused side dish. The Church's Chicken Sweet Potato Casserole is rolling out to participating locations nationwide as part of the brand's sides and sweets menu. Image Credit: Church’s Chicken ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Traditional Comfort Foods:** Opportunity to innovate the traditional comfort foods with unique flavors and ingredients. - **Gourmet Side Dishes:** Opportunity to create gourmet side dishes by using unique ingredients and flavor combinations. - **Familiar-focused Side Dishes:** Opportunity to offer comforting, familiar-focused side dishes to customers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food Industry:** Opportunity for fast food chains to add traditional comfort foods to their menus with unique recipes and flavors. - **Casual Dining Industry:** Opportunity for casual dining restaurants to offer gourmet side dishes with unique ingredients and flavor combinations. - **Frozen Food Industry:** Opportunity for frozen food brands to create comforting, familiar-focused side dishes for customers to enjoy at home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Casserole-Inspired Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-chocolate-bar.md) - [Sweet Potato Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-potato-marshmallow-brulee.md) - [Comforting Seasonal Side Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-west-sides.md) - [Sweet Potato Souffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-sweet-potato-souffle.md) - [Savory-Sweet Potato Sides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanilla-bean-whipped-sweet-potatoes.md) - [Homestyle Banana Puddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-banana-pudding.md) - [Bite-Sized Churro Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-churros.md) - [Comforting Side Dish Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazy-great-sides.md) - [Campfire-Themed Marshmallow Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carvel-2.md)