Festive Canned Sweet Potato Casserole
A delightful casserole combining sweet potatoes with a crunchy topping, perfect for holiday gatherings or family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Canned sweet potatoes: 2 cans (15 ounces each)
- Brown sugar: 1/2 cup
- Butter: 4 tablespoons (melted)
- Egg: 1 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Cinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon
- Mini marshmallows: 1 cup
- Pecan halves: 1/2 cup (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the canned sweet potatoes (drained), melted butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
- Blend until smooth but a bit chunky for texture.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×9-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle mini marshmallows over the sweet potato mixture.
- Add pecan halves on top if using.
- Bake for 30 minutes, until the marshmallows are golden brown and puffy.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Blend the sweet potato mixture until just combined. Keep an eye on the marshmallows as they bake to prevent burning.