Easy Sweet Potato Casserole with Canned Yams
Servings: 12 Servings
Ingredients
- 40 ounces canned yams drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, and grease a 8x8-inch baking dish. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to mix all the ingredients except the marshmallows.40 ounces canned yams, ¼ cup unsalted butter, ¼ cup light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons heavy cream, 1 large egg, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Scoop the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes, then top with mini marshmallows.2 cups mini marshmallows
- Continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes. The casserole is done when the marshmallows are lightly browned and the sweet potato mixture is set. Optional: broil the casserole briefly to get a darker brown color on the marshmallows.
- Serve hot as a side dish.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of ½ cup of sweet potato casserole. Actual calories will vary.
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Nutrition Facts
Easy Sweet Potato Casserole with Canned Yams
Serving Size
0.5 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
173
% Daily Value*
Fat
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
15
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
27
mg
9
%
Sodium
193
mg
8
%
Potassium
334
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
30
g
10
%
Fiber
3
g
12
%
Sugar
13
g
14
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
13581
IU
272
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
38
mg
4
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
