Sweet Potato Casserole with Canned Yams: A Must-Try Delight!
A delicious and easy-to-make sweet potato casserole using canned yams, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans of yams (15 oz each)
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar
- 1/4 cup of butter, melted
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/2 cup of mini marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Drain the canned yams and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Mash the yams until smooth.
- Add brown sugar, melted butter, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to the mashed yams and mix well.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- If desired, sprinkle mini marshmallows on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through and marshmallows are golden brown.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding chopped pecans or walnuts.
- This dish can be prepared a day in advance and baked just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg