STUFFED SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

Stuffed Sweet Potato Casserole image

Delight guests with little individual casseroles baked right inside the potato shell. Marshmallows and caramel ice cream topping make them irresistible. -Pauline Dettrey, Monument, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

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Ingredients

4 large sweet potatoes
1/2 cup hot caramel ice cream topping
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

Scrub and pierce sweet potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 15-18 minutes or until tender, turning once., When cool enough to handle, cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out the pulp, leaving thin shells. In a large bowl, mash the pulp with caramel topping and butter. Spoon into potato shells. , Place on baking sheets; sprinkle with marshmallows and pecans. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until marshmallows are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.