CORNFLAKE, PECAN, AND MARSHMALLOW-TOPPED SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

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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

SHABIR Nawaz
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This casserole is a must-try for any sweet potato lover. It's the perfect dish for a holiday dinner or a special occasion.


Prem Budha
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I thought the casserole was a little too sweet, but my kids loved it.


Hojrat Ali
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. It's sweet and delicious, and they'll never know they're eating sweet potatoes.


Russell Alexander
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I would have liked the casserole to be a little more crunchy, but it was still very good.


Samasad Khan
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This casserole is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, gooey, and satisfying.


raju kandel
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I thought the casserole was a little bland, but it was still good.


Shawnee Kaq
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. It's also a delicious and easy dish to make.


Henry Ugonna
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I would have liked the casserole to be a little more gooey, but it was still very good.


fidget's Land
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I followed the recipe exactly and the casserole turned out perfectly. It was a big hit with my family.


Vivian Chioke
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This casserole is a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Fozia Khaild
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a success. It's a great dish to bring to a potluck or holiday dinner.


Nisal Ranthilaka
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potato casserole, but this recipe changed my mind. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Othabetswe Hasly
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This casserole is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to serve it.


Nayan moni7171
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved it.


Mahato Sobit
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This casserole was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! It was perfectly sweet and gooey, with a nice crunchy topping. I will definitely be making it again for Christmas.