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Sweet Potato Casserole is a classic Thanksgiving side dish. Made with sweetened condensed milk, canned yams, chopped pecans, and topped with toasted marshmallows it’s perfect for any holiday table. If you’re looking for more Thanksgiving recipes, be sure to try our favorite Sautéed Green Beans , Fresh Cranberry Sauce, Wild Rice Stuffing, and Easy Pumpkin Pie. Be sure to sign up for my email… to get new recipes and ideas in your inbox!
You’ll Love Sweet Potato Casserole With Canned YamsWhen it comes to Thanksgiving sides, sweet potato casserole with marshmallows is always on our holiday table. It seems to be everyone’s favorite as we rarely have leftovers! Below are reasons why you’ll love this easy sweet potato casserole.
Sweet Potato Casserole IngredientsThe best sweet potato casserole starts with the best ingredients. You will need:
How to Make The Best Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows(full printable recipe at the end of this post) STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 375° F. You will also want to grease your casserole dish with butter, olive oil, or baking spray. STEP TWO: Grab a large mixing bowl and add your yams, sweetened condensed milk, egg, butter, and pumpkin pie spice. Mash everything together until smooth. You can use a potato masher or an electric mixer for this step. STEP THREE: Fold in the pecans before pouring the sweet potato mixture into your prepared baking dish. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until heated through and the casserole begins to bubble around the edges. STEP FOUR: Carefully remove the casserole from the oven. Add marshmallows to the top of the casserole and then place them back in the oven. Cook for an additional 15 minutes or until the marshmallows are browned on the edges. Remove the finished sweet potato casserole from the oven and let it cool 15-20 minutes before serving. NOTE: the longer it cools, the more it will “set up”.
Can I Use Fresh Sweet Potatoes?Yes! You absolutely can use fresh sweet potatoes instead of canned yams for this casserole. You will want to skin and dice 2 to 2 ½ pounds of sweet potatoes before adding them to a pot of boiling water. Cook until they are fork-tender. Drain the water and add the cooked sweet potatoes to your mixing bowl. Increase your butter to 6 tablespoons and follow the rest of the directions.
Easy To Make AheadWhile this holiday classic is so simple to make, you can certainly prepare sweet potato casserole 1-2 days in advance. Simply assemble the whole casserole, except for the marshmallows the night before, and store in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake. Allow the casserole to come to room temperature for 30 minutes on the counter before baking.
Are canned yams and sweet potatoes the same thing? Yes and no. Technically sweet potatoes and yams are not the same. Sweet potatoes have smooth orange skin and flesh and a sweet flavor. Yams have very rough brown skin, white flesh, with a neutral earthy flavor. In the US, yam is actually a “nickname” for sweet potatoes. Because of this, the US Department of Agriculture requires that the label “yam” include an additional label of “sweet potato”. So if you see canned Yams in the US, you are buying canned sweet potatoes. Does sweet potato casserole need eggs? The egg in the sweet potato casserole helps bind everything together. You only need 1 egg but it makes a difference in the overall texture of this casserole. What is the difference between sweet potato pie and casserole? Sweet potato pie is similar to pumpkin pie and is baked in a pie crust. Sweet potato casserole is made in a baking dish and topped with marshmallows. Although the texture is similar, the taste of both dishes is very different. How do you know when sweet potato casserole is done? Your sweet potato casserole is done when it is heated all the way through and the edges start to bubble. To be sure your casserole with eggs is cooked through, use an instant-read thermometer to check that it has reached an internal temperature of 165°F. How long can sweet potato casserole sit out? You can leave your sweet potato casserole out for 2 hours after cooking. Anything past 2 hours, you do need to put it in the refrigerator to keep it free of bacteria. How do you store sweet potato casserole? Place cooled leftover sweet potato casserole in the refrigerator covered in tin foil. The casserole will stay fresh for 2-3 days in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven until heated through. To Freeze: Store completely cooled sweet potato casserole in the freezer without marshmallows. Cover dish with plastic wrap, then wrap completely in foil. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking and adding marshmallows.
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NotesTo prepare ahead of time: Simply grease your casserole dish and follow step 2. Then cover the dish in tin foil and place in the refrigerator. When ready to bake, remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature for about 1/2 hour. Then preheat the oven and continue with steps 3 and 4. If you would like to use fresh sweet potatoes: peel and dice about 2-2.5 pounds of sweet potatoes and boil until fork-tender. Increase the butter to 6 tablespoons. If you don't have pumpkin pie spice you can make your own homemade pumpkin pie spice. Nutrition Information: Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1 Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin, and freshness of ingredients used. BECOME A TIDYMOM VIPsubscribe now and get a free ebook! What are good toppings for baked sweet potatoes?TOPPING OPTIONS:. Brown sugar, cinnamon, butter and salt.. Maple syrup, butter and toasted pecans.. Sour cream, chives, salt and pepper.. Blue cheese, walnuts and honey.. Mini marshmallows, brown sugar and cinnamon (pop it under the broiler to toast the marshmallows a bit). Beef, Turkey or Veggie Chili.. Sloppy Joe meat.. Do you have to put egg in sweet potato casserole?The egg is the all-important binder in a sweet potato casserole: it enriches and stiffens the mixture without making it heavy. Make sure to cool the mash slightly before adding the egg so it doesn't scramble, and to stir well so there are no streaks of cooked egg white in the finished dish.
What's the difference between yams and sweet potato casserole?African yams are much starchier than sweet potatoes and are closer to the texture of yucca. They taste earthy, a bit like a potato. Sweet potatoes are known for their smooth potato-like texture and sweet flavor.
How does Martha Stewart bake sweet potatoes?Directions. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Pierce 4 medium sweet potatoes (2 1/2 to 3 pounds) several times with a fork; place on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until tender, 45 to 60 minutes.
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