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Easy Sweet Potato Casserole with Canned Yams

Easy Sweet Potato Casserole with Canned Yams that Delights!

  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful and easy-to-make sweet potato casserole using canned yams, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cans of yams (15 oz each)
  • 1/2 cup of brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup of milk
  • 1/4 cup of butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup of mini marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
  2. Drain the canned yams and place them in a mixing bowl.
  3. Mash the yams until smooth.
  4. Add brown sugar, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to the mashed yams and mix well.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
  6. Top with mini marshmallows.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the marshmallows are golden brown.

Notes

  • For a crunchier topping, consider adding chopped pecans or walnuts.
  • This dish can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
  • Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar according to your taste.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of the casserole
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg