Best 6 Janes Sweet Potatoes With Marshmallow Topping Recipes

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When it comes to delicious sweet potato recipes that are perfect for any occasion, Jane's Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallow Topping is a classic dish that never fails to impress. This delightful recipe combines soft and fluffy sweet potatoes, gooey and toasted marshmallows, and a sprinkle of spices for a sweet and savory combination that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're cooking for a special holiday meal or just looking for a cozy comfort food, this scrumptious dish will surely satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MARSHMALLOW-TOPPED SWEET POTATOES



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Before serving, you may want to add some more chopped nuts over the top of each potato. -Mary Davis, Montrose, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large sweet potato
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Scrub and pierce sweet potato. Bake at 375° for 1 hour or until tender. When cool enough to handle. Cut potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out the pulp, leaving thin shells., In a small bowl, mash the pulp with butter and honey; stir in walnuts. Spoon into potato shells. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20 minutes. Top with marshmallows; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until marshmallows are toasted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 201mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MARSHMALLOW-TOPPED SWEET POTATOES



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Cooking sweet potatoes is a staple of many Thanksgiving Day celebrations. Add our sweet potato and marshmallow side dish to your lineup, and wow your family with this quick-prep dish. In just five minutes, you can prep our baked sweet potato recipe, then throw it in the oven, and bake to perfection. Show your kids how to make this sweet potato-marshmallow dish, and start a family tradition that's sure to last for years to come.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cans (15-oz each) sweet potatoes, drained
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
15 large marshmallows

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12x8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place sweet potatoes in sprayed baking dish. Pour butter over potatoes. Sprinkle with brown sugar and salt. Top with marshmallows.
  • Bake at 350°F. for 25 to 30 minutes or until potatoes are thoroughly heated and marshmallows are lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g

SWEET POTATOES AND MARSHMALLOWS



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter, plus more for baking dish
2 cups brown sugar
1 1/2 cups water
2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes
1 lemon, sliced and seeded
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3 cups marshmallows

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large pot melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in brown sugar and water. Bring to a boil, then lower and simmer while stirring until reduced and thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Peel potatoes and cut lengthwise, then again making long quarters. Cut these into 1-inch pieces ending up with pie slice-shaped wedges. Place in a separate large pot of boiling water and cook for about 5 minutes. Potatoes should give a bit when poked with a fork.
  • Drain the potatoes and arrange in a single layer in a buttered 13 by 9-inch baking dish. Pour the syrup over the potatoes; making sure it covers the potatoes. Place lemon slices on top and bake for 35 minutes, spooning syrup over potatoes twice during that time. Potatoes are done when they are tender to the fork.
  • Remove from the oven, remove the lemon slices, and stir in pecans. Arrange the marshmallows evenly on top. Place back in the oven turning it up to 400 degrees F and cook until marshmallows puff up and turn brown, approximately 10 more minutes.

SWEET POTATOES AND MARSHMALLOWS



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"When I make this, I feel like a kid in my mom's kitchen. The best part is watching the marshmallows bubble and toast."

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish
1 cup packed light brown sugar
3 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes
1 lemon, sliced and seeded
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3 cups marshmallows

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Melt the butter in a large pot. Stir in the brown sugar and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer, stirring, until reduced and thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, peel the potatoes and cut them lengthwise, then lengthwise again, making long quarters. Cut the quarters into 1-inch pieces. Boil the potatoes until they give a bit when poked with a fork, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes and arrange in a single layer in a buttered 3-quart baking dish. Pour the syrup on top, making sure it covers the potatoes. Place the lemon slices on top and bake 35 minutes, spooning the syrup over the potatoes twice during that time. The potatoes are done when they are fork-tender.
  • Remove from the oven, discard the lemon slices and stir in the pecans. Top with the marshmallows. Turn the oven up to 400 degrees F, place the baking dish back in the oven, and cook until the marshmallows puff and turn brown, about 10 more minutes.

JANE'S SWEET POTATOES WITH MARSHMALLOW TOPPING



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Each year Martha's friend Jane Heller makes her distinctive Easter dinner of Smithfield ham baked with pineapple rings and cherries, sweet potatoes with marshmallow topping, and her famous cherry Jell-O mold.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 forty-ounce cans sweet potatoes in heavy syrup, drained
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
1 twenty-ounce can crushed pineapple
1 cup maple syrup
1 package of large marshmallows, (10-ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place sweet potatoes, butter, pineapple, and maple syrup in a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish. Combine well, using a potato masher. Place in oven, and bake until bubbling, about 45 minutes. Top with marshmallows, and continue to bake until marshmallows are soft but not completely melted, about 15 minutes.

MASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH MARSHMALLOWS



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This is the traditional 'better than Boston Market®' recipe for mashed sweet potatoes. Easy to make and tastes great! If you're looking for the best recipe for this traditional holiday favorite, look no further.

Provided by Samantha

Categories     Sweet Potatoes With Marshmallows

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
⅓ cup brown sugar
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ (10.5 ounce) package miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes; drain. Transfer drained sweet potatoes to a baking sheet.
  • Bake sweet potatoes in the preheated oven until dried, 3 to 4 minutes; transfer to a mixing bowl.
  • Mash sweet potatoes with a potato masher until no large lumps remain; add sugar, allspice, and cinnamon. Continue mashing potatoes until evenly seasoned; spoon into a casserole dish. Spread miniature marshmallows in an even layer over the sweet potato mixture.
  • Bake in oven until marshmallows just begin to brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Switch oven to broil; cook under broiler for 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.5 calories, Carbohydrate 44.6 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 2 g, Sodium 61 mg, Sugar 25.9 g

Tips:

  • For a sweeter potato, choose one that is firm and has a deep orange color.
  • Prick the potatoes with a fork before baking to allow steam to escape and prevent them from bursting.
  • Bake the potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a fork, about 1 hour.
  • Let the potatoes cool slightly before topping them with marshmallows.
  • Use a kitchen torch to brown the marshmallows, or place the potatoes under the broiler for a few minutes.
  • Serve the potatoes immediately, while the marshmallows are still warm and gooey.

Conclusion:

Jane's Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallow Topping is a classic Southern dish that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet potatoes are soft and fluffy, and the marshmallow topping is rich and decadent. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. For a healthier version of this dish, you can use low-fat marshmallows or omit the marshmallows altogether. You can also use less butter and sugar in the sweet potato filling. No matter how you make it, Jane's Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallow Topping is a delicious and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone.

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