TRADITIONAL SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

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This is Cooking Light's version of the holiday classic, originally published in 2007 and referenced in Real Simple's Holiday Guide 2010. This is the ulitmate recipe, containing pecans AND mini-marshmallows. I rewrote the instructions to avoid copy-right infringement.

Provided by emsweego

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped, divided
cooking spray
2 cups marshmallows, miniature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray an 11x13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • In a small stock pot add the cubed sweet potatoes and cover with water. Heat over medium-high until boiling then reduce to medium heat and continue to cook for 15 minutes.
  • Remove potatoes from water and set aside in a large bowl.
  • Combine the brown sugar, butter, salt, and vanilla in the bowl with potatoes and mash until blended.
  • Add the pecans and gently stir to mix.
  • Spread the mix evenly into your baking dish and top with remaining pecans then marshmallows.
  • Bake until lightly browned; approximately 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.4, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 290.2, Carbohydrate 30, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 16.7, Protein 1.6

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