Best 2 Marshmallow Cornflake Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

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Are you looking for a sweet and savory dish to add to your Thanksgiving dinner spread? If so, look no further than marshmallow cornflake sweet potato casserole. This classic side dish is a combination of creamy sweet potatoes, crunchy cornflakes, and gooey marshmallows. It's a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

MARSHMALLOW & CORNFLAKE SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



Marshmallow & Cornflake Sweet Potato Casserole image

Cornflakes and marshmallows have been added to this traditional holiday favorite in a fun and creative way.

Provided by Bruce's Yams

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Bruce's® Yams

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (40 ounce) can Bruce's Yams Cut Sweet Potatoes in Syrup, drained
¼ cup salted butter, melted
2 eggs
1 egg yolk
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 cup crushed cornflake crumbs
2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup mini marshmallows

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Use an electric mixer to whip the sweet potatoes with 1/4 cup butter, eggs, and egg yolk until smooth and creamy. Add in the pineapple if using, then transfer the mixture into a 6-cup casserole dish.
  • Stir together the cornflake crumbs with 2 tablespoons of butter and brown sugar. Alternating in rows, spoon the cornflake crumbs across the top of casserole at a diagonal, followed by a row of marshmallows. Repeat until you have 5 rows of the cornflakes and 4 rows of the marshmallows.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until marshmallows have turned golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 59.6 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 149.2 mg, Sugar 8 g

CORNFLAKE, PECAN, AND MARSHMALLOW-TOPPED SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



Cornflake, Pecan, and Marshmallow-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole image

Make and share this Cornflake, Pecan, and Marshmallow-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes (about 5 medium)
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
vegetable oil cooking spray
1 1/2 cups cornflakes cereal, crushed
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 1/4 cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Prepare filling: preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Bake sweet potatoes on a baking sheet 1 hour or until tender.
  • Decrease oven temperature to 350 degrees.
  • Let potatoes stand until cool to touch (about 20 minutes); peel and mash with a potato masher.
  • Beat mashed sweet potatoes, 2 T softened butter, and next 5 ingredients (brown sugar through vanilla) at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Spoon mixture into an 11 x 7 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Prepare topping: stir together crushed cornflakes, pecans, and 1 T brown sugar and melted butter.
  • Sprinkle over sweet potato in diagonal rows 2 inches apart.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, let stand 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle mini marshmallows in alternate rows between cornflake mixture, and bake 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.7, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 35.9, Sodium 288, Carbohydrate 51.4, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 26.4, Protein 4

Tips:

  • Use a large casserole dish to ensure that the casserole cooks evenly.
  • To prevent the marshmallows from burning, place them on top of the casserole in the last few minutes of baking.
  • If you don't have any cornflakes, you can substitute crushed graham crackers or vanilla wafers.
  • For a sweeter casserole, add an extra 1/2 cup of sugar to the sweet potato mixture.
  • For a more savory casserole, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the sweet potato mixture.
  • Garnish the casserole with chopped pecans or walnuts before serving.

Conclusion:

This Marshmallow Cornflake Sweet Potato Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its combination of sweet potatoes, marshmallows, cornflakes, and spices, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a new side dish to serve at your next gathering, give this casserole a try!

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