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Old Fashioned 1940 Sweet Potato Casserole

Old Fashioned 1940 Sweet Potato Casserole

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A beloved holiday classic, this old-fashioned sweet potato casserole features a creamy, rich sweet potato filling. Finish it with a gooey, toasted marshmallow topping. It’s the perfect side dish for your holiday celebration.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6

Ingredients

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  • 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 regular-sized marshmallows or 1 cup of mini marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°
  2. Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil, then add sweet potatoes and cook until fork tender; about 12-15 minutes
  3. Drain tender sweet potatoes and arrange in a prepared casserole dish
  4. In a small saucepan, combine ½ cup brown sugar, ½ pineapple juice, 2 tablespoons butter, and ¼ teaspoon salt and bring to a boil.
  5. Pour syrup over sweet potatoes and bake for 25 minutes
  6. Remove from oven and arrange marshmallows on top. Toast under the broiler until golden brown

Notes

If you don’t want to peel sweet potatoes, you can use 1 – 29 ounce can of yams.

  • Author: Recipe Rewind
  • Prep Time: 35 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 mintues
  • Category: Holiday
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
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