Best Aunt Marys Sweet Potatos Recipes

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OLD-FASHIONED SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



Old-Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole image

My family likes the marshmallow topping, but you can also vary it if you prefer a crunchier texture.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5 large), peeled and cubed
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 egg, lightly beaten
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
18 large marshmallows

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender; drain. , Transfer to a large bowl and mash. Add the milk, brown sugar, butter, egg, cinnamon, vanilla, allspice, salt and nutmeg; beat until smooth., Transfer to a greased shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through. Top with marshmallows. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or just until marshmallows begin to puff and brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

AUNT RUTH'S SWEET POTATO PIE RECIPE - (3.9/5)



Aunt Ruth's Sweet Potato Pie Recipe - (3.9/5) image

Provided by williagx

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 or 3 large sweet potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds total)
1 stick butter
3 eggs, beaten
2 cups sugar
1 (14 ounce) can evaporated milk (NOT sweetened condensed)
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2 pie crusts

Steps:

  • In a 6-quart Dutch oven, bring 3 quarts water to a rolling boil. Peel sweet potatoes, then cut into small pieces. Place potatoes into boiling water; return to a boil and cook until fork tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Using a potato masher or electric hand mixer, cream butter into sweet potatoes. Add eggs and milk. Combine sugar with cornstarch; add to potato mixture along with vanilla and lemon flavoring. Pour into pie shells. Bake until center is set and top is golden brown, about 45 to 50 minutes. Yield: 2 deep dish pies

MARY JANE'S POTATOES



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Our Aunt Mary Jane made these potatoes at a family reunion back in '76 and they have been a family staple ever since! They go great with anything, and are so easy! I recommend any waxy potato, as russets etc. tend to be too dry.

Provided by Queer Eye in the Ki

Categories     Potato

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 -8 large white potatoes or 6 -8 large yukon gold potatoes
1 large sweet onion, diced to about 1/4 inch pieces (Walla Wallas are the best)
1/2 cup butter, one cube
2 cups cream or 2 cups half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes WITH THE SKIN ON until barely fork tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Drain and cool.
  • While potatoes are cooling, saute onion in butter just until opaque. You don't want them browned. Set aside.
  • When cool enough to handle, peel potatoes and grate them into a 9 x 13 casserole.
  • Top potatoes with onions and butter, and sprinkle on seasoning salt to taste.
  • Pour cream over potatoes.
  • Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for about 45 minutes or until golden brown on top and cream has cooked into the potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.1, Fat 31, SaturatedFat 19.4, Cholesterol 93.5, Sodium 533.4, Carbohydrate 38.3, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 2.6, Protein 5.6

CHARLINE'S SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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A great sweet potato casserole recipe -- my children insist on this every holiday! Lots of miniature marshmallows, coconut and pecans make this an extra special and yummy Thanksgiving delight. Use fresh or canned sweet potatoes. Prepare the topping while the casserole is baking.

Provided by DThomRN2

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs, beaten
¾ cup margarine, melted
1 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup flaked coconut
1 ½ cups crushed cornflakes cereal
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
¾ cup margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Prepare a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter.
  • In a large bowl, mash the sweet potatoes. Mix together with sugar, eggs, 3/4 cup margarine, evaporated milk, nutmeg, cinnamon, marshmallows and coconut. Scoop the mixture into the baking dish.
  • Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until sweet potatoes are tender.
  • In a small bowl, mix the crushed cornflakes, brown sugar, pecans and remaining 3/4 cup margarine. Spread the topping over the baked casserole.
  • Return the casserole to the 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) oven and bake an additional 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 185.1 mg, Sugar 26.4 g

CALLEY'S SWEET POTATO PIE



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Try this classic Sweet Potato Pie recipe from Food Network.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 3h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 medium sweet potatoes
1/2 stick butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup evaporated milk
1 unbaked pie crust
Maple Whipped Cream, optional, recipe follows
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
  • Bake sweet potatoes for 1 hour in the oven on a baking sheet. When done, let cool. Scrape the pulp out of the skin, transfer to a large bowl, and mash. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, beat together butter, sugar, and brown sugar until creamy. Add eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice and salt. Add evaporated milk and stir mixture into sweet potatoes. Beat together with mixer until smooth and pour into an unbaked pie shell.
  • Bake on bottom rack of oven for 1 hour or until center of pie is firm. Serve warm. Add dollop of whipped cream if desired.
  • In a medium bowl, beat together whipping cream and confectioners' sugar. Add maple syrup. Beat together until soft peaks form.

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