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Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

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Discover a delightful Sweet Potato Casserole recipe with a crispy topping featuring cornflakes, pecans, and marshmallows. Perfect for holiday dinners or special occasions, this recipe combines the natural sweetness of yams with a touch of brown sugar and a hint of cinnamon, creating a rich and flavorful dish that’s sure to please.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes (peeled, cut into cubes, and cooked)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (or margarine)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup milk (3.25%)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • For Topping:
    • 1 cup crushed cornflakes
    • ¼ cup chopped pecans
    • 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter
    • 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
    • 1 cup mini marshmallows

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a large bowl, mash the cooked sweet potatoes until smooth.
  • Mix in the brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, vanilla extract, egg, milk, and salt until well combined.
  • Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into a greased baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, mix the crushed cornflakes, chopped pecans, melted butter, and brown sugar for the topping.
  • Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven, sprinkle the mini marshmallows on top, and return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden brown.
  • Let the casserole cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • For a creamier texture, use a hand mixer to blend the sweet potatoes.
  • Substitute pecans with walnuts if preferred.

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