Description
A warm and comforting sweet potato casserole made with canned yams, perfect for family gatherings and holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans of yams (15 oz each), drained
- 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
- 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
- 1 cup of mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mash the drained yams until smooth.
- Add brown sugar, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the mashed yams and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Top with mini marshmallows evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a crunchier topping, consider adding crushed pecans or walnuts on top of the marshmallows.
- This dish can be prepared a day in advance 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: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg