Why recepie famous for?
Always served this sweet potato casserole at Thanksgiving. The puffy marshmallow topping gives the dish a festive look, and spices enhance the sweet potato flavor.
Ingredients
4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5 large), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces1 cup 2% milk
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 large marshmallows, halved lengthwise
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°. Place sweet potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain potatoes; place in a large bowl.Beat potatoes until smooth. Add the next nine ingredients; beat until blended.
Spread into a greased shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 40-45 minutes. Increase oven setting to 425°.
Top casserole with marshmallows. Bake until marshmallows are lightly browned, 3-4 minutes.
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