Fluffy Marshmallow Sweet Potatoes

Written by
Diana Rattray
Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes articles in her 20 years as a food writer.
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Diana Rattray
Updated 11/17/17
Sweet potato casserole
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  • Total: 45 mins
  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 to 6 Servings
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
173 Calories
5g Fat
30g Carbs
3g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6 Servings
Amount per serving
Calories 173
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 60mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Protein 3g
Calcium 42mg 3%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This is an easy and popular sweet potato casserole, topped with broiled marshmallow topping. 

Ingredients

  • 3 cups sweet potatoes (cooked, mashed)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup orange juice or milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup marshmallow creme or fluff
  • 1 egg (well beaten)
  • 1/2 to 1 cup miniature marshmallows

Steps to Make It

  1. Combine sweet potatoes, butter, orange juice or milk, salt, and 1/3 cup of the marshmallow creme.

  2. Beat in egg.

  3. Pile the sweet potatoes in a lightly buttered baking dish. Bake at 400° for 25 minutes.

  4. Top with miniature marshmallows and brown under broiler for about 4 minutes.

Serves 4 to 6.

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