Best Sweet Potato And Marshmallow Parfaits Recipes

OLD-FASHIONED SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

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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

Ingredients

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.

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE II

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Mmm! Sweet potatoes topped with creamy toasted marshmallows.

Provided by Stephanie Phillips

Categories Side Dish Casseroles Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

5 sweet potatoes, sliced
¼ cup reduced fat margarine
½ cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 (10.5 ounce) package miniature marshmallows

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, drain, and mash.
Place mashed sweet potatoes in large bowl, and use an electric mixer to blend with the margarine, brown sugar, orange juice, and cinnamon. Spread evenly into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with miniature marshmallows.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until heated through, and marshmallows are puffed and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.9 calories, Carbohydrate 60.4 g, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 143 mg, Sugar 38.4 g