AUNT MARGARET'S SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

Aunt Margaret's Sweet Potato Casserole image

My great-aunt made an incredible sweet potato casserole for our holiday dinners. I've lightened it up a bit, but we love it just the same. -Beth Britton, Fairlawn, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 large), peeled and cubed
TOPPING:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cold butter, cubed
FILLING:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Place sweet potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-12 minutes. Meanwhile, make topping by combining flour, brown sugar, oats and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. , Drain potatoes; return to pan. Beat until mashed. Add sugar, milk, eggs, butter and vanilla; mash. Transfer to a broiler-safe 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle topping over potato mixture. , Bake, uncovered, until topping is golden brown, 40-45 minutes; let stand 10 minutes. Sprinkle with marshmallows. If desired, broil 4-5 inches from heat until marshmallows are puffed and golden, 30-45 seconds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.