Susan's Sweet Potato Casserole

Name: Susan's Sweet Potato Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked, mashed sweet potatoes; 0.75 cup white sugar; 2 eggs, beaten; 0.33333334326744 cup milk; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 1 cup chopped pecans; 0.5 cup brown sugar; 0.33333334326744 cup all-purpose flour; 0.25 cup butter, melted; 1 (10 ounce) package marshmallows, or to taste

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My mother-in-law's amazing sweet potato casserole recipe has everyone demanding them every year. We made a few slight modifications to make it a little less sweet so my husband could have marshmallows on top.

Recipe by sgtledbetter

Published on June 18, 2020

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hrs

Total Time:

1 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

1 9-inch dish

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Ingredients

Sweet Potato Layer:

3 cups cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
¾ cup white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
⅓ cup milk
3 tablespoons butter, melted
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt

Topping:

1 cup chopped pecans
½ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup butter, melted
1 (10 ounce) package marshmallows, or to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Beat mashed sweet potato, white sugar, eggs, milk, 3 tablespoons melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt together in a large bowl until smooth; spread ito a 9-inch square baking dish.
Bake in preheated oven until firmly set, about 45 minutes.
Mix chopped pecans, brown sugar, flour, and 1/4 cup melted butter together in a bowl until dry ingredients are evenly moistened; spread evenly over the sweet potato mixture and top with marshmallows.
Return dish to oven and bake until marshmallows are lightly browned, about 15 minutes.

Cook's Note:

Use any type of chopped nuts, though pecan is best.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

360	Calories
14g	Fat
57g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 360
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 5g	26%
Cholesterol 49mg	16%
Sodium 202mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 57g	21%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 38g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 11mg	53%
Calcium 49mg	4%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 263mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.