Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
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Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
Description
Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe begins by boiling peeled sweet potatoes until tender, then mashing them with golden raisins, pineapple, agave syrup or another sweetener, and a blend of spices including cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. The mix balances sweet, fruity, and spicy notes.
The mash is placed into a greased casserole or ramekins and topped with chopped pecans and mini marshmallows. Baking at 400°F for about 15 minutes melts the marshmallows to a golden, slightly toasted finish while warming the casserole throughout.
This dish offers a combination of creamy and chunky textures from the mashed sweet potatoes, raisins, pineapple, and crunchy pecan topping, complemented by the soft, sweet marshmallow crust. It's commonly enjoyed as a comforting side for holiday or family meals.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs sweet potato about 5 medium, peeled
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1 tsp agave syrup or honey, brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- pinch nutmeg
- pinch allspice
- 8 oz can pineapple drained, unsweetened, crushed
- 2 tbsp pecans chopped
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Cut sweet potatoes into large chunks; boil potatoes in a large pot covered with water until potatoes are soft if pierced with a fork. Drain and return to the pot.
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Mash the sweet potatoes and add in raisins, agave, spices and pineapple.
- Lightly spray a pie dish, casserole dish or even individual ramekins with oil, spoon in sweet potatoes.
- Sprinkle with pecans and marshmallows.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1325 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/10th | |
| Calories | 132.5kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 29.5g | 10% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 3% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Sodium | 15.5mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 10% |
| Sugar | 10.5g | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.