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Lightened Up Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

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  • Author: Eliza
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

This Lightened Up Sweet Potato Casserole is a healthier take on the classic holiday favorite. Featuring mashed sweet potatoes lightly sweetened with pure maple syrup and topped generously with mini marshmallows, it offers a perfect balance of creamy, sweet, and toasty flavors. The dish is simple to prepare, involves boiling and baking, and yields a comforting and festive side that serves four.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes (roughly 2 cups when mashed)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cup mini marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Prep Sweet Potatoes: Start by peeling and chopping the sweet potatoes into large chunks to ensure even cooking.
  2. Boil Sweet Potatoes: Place the sweet potato chunks in boiling water and cook for 20 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.
  3. Mash Sweet Potatoes: Drain the hot potatoes and mash them thoroughly until smooth.
  4. Mix Ingredients: Add the butter, pure maple syrup, and salt to the mashed sweet potatoes, blending them evenly for a well-seasoned base.
  5. Prepare for Baking: Transfer the sweet potato mixture into a baking dish, spreading it out evenly for uniform cooking.
  6. Add Marshmallow Topping: Generously cover the surface with mini marshmallows, adjusting quantity to your preference but ideally fully covering the top.
  7. Bake: Place the baking dish in a preheated oven set at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the marshmallows are melted and golden brown to your liking.
  8. Optional Broil: For extra toasted marshmallows, broil the casserole for an additional 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
  9. Serve and Enjoy: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving this warm, comforting casserole.

Notes

  • You can adjust the amount of marshmallows based on your sweetness preference.
  • For a richer taste, consider using salted butter; omit or reduce added salt accordingly.
  • Make sure to mash the sweet potatoes thoroughly for a creamy texture.
  • Monitoring the broil process is important to avoid burning the marshmallows.
  • This casserole is best served warm as a festive side dish.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipekind.com/lightened-up-sweet-potato-casserole-recipe/