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Mallow-Topped Sweet Potatoes

Name: Mallow-Topped Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5 large), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 cup 2% milk; 6 tablespoons butter, softened; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 large 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; 10 large marshmallows, halved lengthwise

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Total Time

Prep: 40 min. Bake: 45 min.

Makes

12 servings

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

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Ingredients

4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5 large), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup 2% milk
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large 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
10 large marshmallows, halved lengthwise

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Place sweet potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain potatoes; place in a large bowl.
Beat potatoes until smooth. Add the next 9 ingredients; beat until blended.
Spread into a greased shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 40-45 minutes. Increase oven setting to 425°.
Top casserole with marshmallows. Bake until marshmallows are lightly browned, 3-4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 312 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 201mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.

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