Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows
Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows is a classic dish that blends the natural sweetness of baked or mashed sweet potatoes with a caramelized topping of marshmallows. Typically served as a side dish during holiday meals like Thanksgiving, it combines simple ingredients for a rich and comforting treat.
Ingredients
- 5 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cooked
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Dash salt
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mash sweet potatoes. Add eggs, orange juice, butter, sugar, vanilla, nutmeg and salt; mix well. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish.
- Bake at 350° until set, 35-40 minutes. Top with marshmallows; return to oven until they just begin to puff and melt, 5-10 minutes.
Notes
How to Store Sweet Potatoes and Marshmallows
If you miraculously have leftovers, let them cool to room temperature, then cover the pan with storage wrap or transfer the leftovers to an airtight container. They can be kept in the fridge for up to three days.Nutrition
Calories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 266mgFiber: 5gSugar: 41g
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