Best Cornflake Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

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CORNFLAKE SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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Being from the South, I've always enjoyed sweet potatoes as standard fare. I'm always looking for new ways to prepare sweet potatoes, and this recipe is my favorite. The topping provides a crunchy delightful contrast to the consistency of the mashed sweet potatoes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large eggs
3 cups mashed sweet potatoes
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
3 cups cornflakes
2/3 cup butter, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In large bowl, beat eggs. Add next five ingredients; mix well. Spoon into ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over potatoes. Bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 702 calories, Fat 33g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 395mg sodium, Carbohydrate 99g carbohydrate (73g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CORNFLAKE, PECAN, AND MARSHMALLOW-TOPPED SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Cornflake, Pecan, and Marshmallow-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes (about 5 medium)
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
vegetable oil cooking spray
1 1/2 cups cornflakes cereal, crushed
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 1/4 cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Prepare filling: preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Bake sweet potatoes on a baking sheet 1 hour or until tender.
  • Decrease oven temperature to 350 degrees.
  • Let potatoes stand until cool to touch (about 20 minutes); peel and mash with a potato masher.
  • Beat mashed sweet potatoes, 2 T softened butter, and next 5 ingredients (brown sugar through vanilla) at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Spoon mixture into an 11 x 7 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Prepare topping: stir together crushed cornflakes, pecans, and 1 T brown sugar and melted butter.
  • Sprinkle over sweet potato in diagonal rows 2 inches apart.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, let stand 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle mini marshmallows in alternate rows between cornflake mixture, and bake 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.7, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 35.9, Sodium 288, Carbohydrate 51.4, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 26.4, Protein 4

MARSHMALLOW & CORNFLAKE SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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Cornflakes and marshmallows have been added to this traditional holiday favorite in a fun and creative way.

Provided by Bruce's Yams

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Bruce's® Yams

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (40 ounce) can Bruce's Yams Cut Sweet Potatoes in Syrup, drained
¼ cup salted butter, melted
2 eggs
1 egg yolk
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 cup crushed cornflake crumbs
2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup mini marshmallows

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Use an electric mixer to whip the sweet potatoes with 1/4 cup butter, eggs, and egg yolk until smooth and creamy. Add in the pineapple if using, then transfer the mixture into a 6-cup casserole dish.
  • Stir together the cornflake crumbs with 2 tablespoons of butter and brown sugar. Alternating in rows, spoon the cornflake crumbs across the top of casserole at a diagonal, followed by a row of marshmallows. Repeat until you have 5 rows of the cornflakes and 4 rows of the marshmallows.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until marshmallows have turned golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 59.6 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 149.2 mg, Sugar 8 g

CORNFLAKE, PECAN, AND MARSHMALLOW-TOPPED SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



Cornflake, Pecan, and Marshmallow-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole image

How to make Cornflake, Pecan, and Marshmallow-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5 medium)
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vegetable cooking spray
1 1/4 cups cornflakes cereal, crushed
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 1/4 cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Prepare filling: Preheat oven to 400°. Bake sweet potatoes on a baking sheet 1 hour or until tender. Reduce oven temperature to 350°. Let potatoes stand until cool to touch (about 20 minutes); peel and mash with a potato masher.
  • Beat mashed sweet potatoes, 2 Tbsp. softened butter, and next 5 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Spoon mixture into an 11- x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Prepare topping: Stir together crushed cornflakes cereal and next 3 ingredients. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture in diagonal rows 2 inches apart.
  • Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand 10 minutes. Sprinkle miniature marshmallows in alternate rows between cornflake mixture, and bake 10 more minutes.
  • More Irresistible Options
  • Golden Meringue-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole: Omit Cornflake, Pecan, and Marshmallow Topping. Bake Sweet Potato Filling at 350° for 30 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand 10 minutes. Beat 4 egg whites at high speed with an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 Tbsp. at a time, beating until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spread meringue over sweet potato mixture; bake 10 more minutes or until golden. Hands-on Time: 30 min.; Total Time: 2 hr., 40 min.
  • Per serving: Calories 216; Fat 3.8g (sat 2.1g, mono 1.1g, poly 0.2g); Protein 4.8g; Carb 41.3g; Fiber 3.1g; Chol 31mg; Iron 1mg; Sodium 271mg; Calc 66mg
  • Pecan-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole: Omit Cornflake, Pecan, and Marshmallow Topping. Pulse 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour and 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar in a food processor until combined. Add 1 Tbsp. cold butter, cut into small pieces, and process 45 seconds or until mixture resembles coarse meal; stir in 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans. Sprinkle mixture over Sweet Potato Filling in baking dish. Bake at 350° for 40 to 45 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Hands-on Time: 20 min.; Total Time: 2 hr., 20 min.
  • Per serving: Calories 267; Fat 8.8g (sat 3.4g, mono 3.5g, poly 1.4g); Protein 3.7g; Carb 44.5g; Fiber 3.6g; Chol 35mg; Iron 1.4mg; Sodium 256mg; Calc 75mg

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