Mallow-Topped Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (3/4 cup)
  • Calories:
  • 312
  • Fat:
  • 7 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 4 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 36 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 201 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 59 g
  • Fiber:
  • 3 g
  • Protein:
  • 4 g


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Mallow-Topped Sweet Potatoes

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My grandmother always served this sweet potato casserole at Thanksgiving. The puffy marshmallow topping gives the dish a festive look, and spices enhance the sweet potato flavor. -Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana

SERVINGS: 10-12

CATEGORY: Side Dish

METHOD: Baked

TIME: Prep: 10 min. Bake: 45 min.

Ingredients:

  • 6 cups hot mashed sweet potatoes (prepared without milk and butter)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 18 large marshmallows

Directions:

In a large mixing bowl, beat the sweet potatoes, milk, butter, brown sugar, egg, cinnamon, vanilla, allspice, salt and nutmeg until smooth.
    Transfer to a greased shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through. Top with marshmallows. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until marshmallows just begin to puff and brown. Yield: 10-12 servings.


  • Re: Mallow-Topped Sweet Potatoes

    I made this for our family Christmas dinner and everyone was thrilled. They loved the unique flavour and light texture. A hint of spices and not too sweet. cd

    cdaykin
  • Re: Mallow-Topped Sweet Potatoes

    My family doesn't like it too much because it has a strong flavor of nutmeg and the mashed sweet potato is not sweet enough.

    chanmcj
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