Easy Sweet Potato Casserole

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This easy sweet potato casserole is simple and yummy. My husband begs me for this dish. I got the recipe from his mother.

Submitted by SWINDHAM
Updated on October 8, 2024
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A baking dish with easy sweet potato casserole topped with roasted marshmallows with a plated serving
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
10
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 6 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon or to taste

  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened

  • 1 cup miniature marshmallows, or as needed

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Place sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil.

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  3. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes; drain.

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  4. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a deep casserole dish.

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  5. Mash potatoes with a potato masher in a bowl until no large lumps remain.

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  6. Stir in both sugars, cinnamon, and butter until well combined.

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  7. Transfer sweet potato mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Cover with a layer of miniature marshmallows.

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  8. Bake in the preheated oven until marshmallows are browned, about 30 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

385 Calories
1g Fat
91g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 385
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 168mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 91g 33%
Dietary Fiber 9g 32%
Protein 4g 9%
Vitamin C 7mg 7%
Calcium 105mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 939mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.