Mom's Sweet Potato Casserole
Christina
This recipe was passed down by Grandma Olavarri and has been a family favorite for years.
ingredients
- 3 C Mashed Sweet Potatoes (1 Large Can of Candied Yams is the family version)
- 1/4 C Light Brown Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Ginger, ground
- 1 T Butter, melted
- 1 (9oz) Can Crushed Pineapple or Pineapple Juice with Juice
- 1/2 C miniatgure Marshmallows (optional)
- 1 Egg (optional)
- 12 Large Marshmallows
directions
- 1
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
- 2
2. Mash sweet potatoes with the next 7 ingredients (add egg if using).
- 3
3. Stir in Mini Marshmallows.
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4. Turn into casserole dish sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 20-30 min depending on how deep the casserole dish is. (Dish can be prepared up to this point ahead of time)
- 5
5. Top with large Marhmallows and bake until browned, watch carefully
notes
Add 1/4 Chopped Nuts if desired. Substitute 1/4 C Orange Juice and Zest of 1 Orange for Pineapple
Source: Olavarri Family
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