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1 9x13-inch casserole Jump to Nutrition Facts This sweet potato casserole with marshmallows toes the line between side dish and dessert — and we wouldn't have it any other way. Pureed sweet potatoes are blended with sugar and spices, then topped with marshmallows and baked to sweet, gooey perfection. Dotdash Meredith Food StudiosSweet Potato Casserole IngredientsHere's what you'll need to make this top-rated sweet potato casserole with marshmallows: Sweet Potatoes Brown Sugar Margarine Orange Juice Cinnamon Marshmallows How to Make Sweet Potato Casserole With MarshmallowsYou'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this sweet potato casserole with marshmallows: Cook and Mash the Sweet PotatoesPlace the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Cook over medium-high heat until tender, then drain and mash with a potato masher. Mix and Top the CasseroleUse an electric mixer to mix the mashed (and cooled) sweet potatoes, brown sugar, margarine, cinnamon, and orange juice. Pour the mixture into a baking dish. Top with marshmallows. Bake the CasseroleBake in a preheated oven until the marshmallows are puffed and lightly browned, about half an hour. How to Store Sweet Potato Casserole With MarshmallowsStore your leftover sweet potato casserole in a shallow, airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Reheat gently in the microwave or in the oven. Can You Freeze Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows?Yes! We recommend freezing this casserole before baking and without the marshmallows (you can add those later). Prepare the filling according to the recipe and pour it into a foil baking dish. Wrap the dish tightly in foil and freeze for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Top with marshmallows and baking according to the directions. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise"Made this last year and it was delicious," says Kathy. "So easy to do and can be made the day before. Just add the marshmallows and bake and serve. Easy, simple, and a great hit. Doing it again this year!!" "Fabulous," raves TUCCI013. "It was a bit different from the sweet potato casserole of my childhood: I wasn't accustomed to the OJ, but I found it to be the perfect addition. I added a layer of pecans and brown sugar under the marshmallows — YUM!" "This recipe is amazing," according to anne365. "Definitely a keeper, although I did make one slight change: I didn't have any orange juice on hand, so I used about a teaspoon of fresh lemon juice instead." Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Ingredients
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved Why do people add marshmallows to sweet potatoes?It's basically a dessert disguised as a side dish
In fact, they're just the right amount of sweet. Not only is nonsensically coating them with a blanket of marshmallows a disservice to an already great and healthy ingredient, but doing so essentially tips the scale from a side dish to a dessert.
Should I put eggs in my sweet potato casserole?Should I Put Eggs In My Sweet Potato Casserole? Yes, sweet potato casseroles are best with eggs. Eggs add structure to the dish so that it's more than just a sweet potato mash. It's important to make sure the sweet potatoes have cooled enough before you mix in the eggs, otherwise they'll just scramble in the bowl.
Why is it called Daigaku Imo?Daigaku Imo literally means “college potato.” The name comes from the fact that the dish was sold and popular among people in college areas in Tokyo in the early 1900s. Ever since, Daigaku Imo has been, although a simple and old-fashioned taste, one of the all-time favorite sweets loved by Japanese people.
Why does sweet potato casserole have marshmallows?According to Saveur, it was 1917 when the first instance of sweet potatoes baked with a coat of marshmallows appeared in a recipe booklet commissioned by Angelus Marshmallows. Since then, the dish found its way into more and more culinary publications, allowing for nationwide recognition.
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