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sweet potato casserole made with canned yams and marshmallows on serving spoon.
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Canned Yams

This easy Sweet Potato Casserole recipe with Canned Yams and mini marshmallows is a classic Thanksgiving side dish the whole family loves. A delicious addition to any holiday meal!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Dee
Cost: $5

Ingredients

  • 58 oz canned yams 2 29 oz cans
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉ and grease a casserole dish with butter or non stick spray
  • Drain yams, reserving 2 tbsp juice in case casserole seems dry
  • In a large bowl, mash the yams
  • Add the brown sugar, maple syrup and cinnamon, and mash until well blended. Add a little of the reserved syrup if needed
  • Spoon the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish, and smooth top so that it is even. Add butter on top.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30-40 minutes or until heated through
  • Top with mini marshmallows, and bake for another 5-10 minutes or until golden brown. You can broil for a minute or 2 if desired

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Notes

Baking time may vary with the size of the casserole dish and individual ovens. I use an 8x8 baking dish, but you can double the recipe for a larger pan.
If butter pools on the top of the casserole, stir before adding marshmallows.

Nutrition

Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 113mg | Potassium: 693mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 29159IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg

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