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Southern Holiday Sweet Casserole

A delightful blend of creamy sweet potatoes, tangy pineapple, and toasted marshmallows that creates the perfect holiday side dish. This classic Southern casserole offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors that will become a family favorite.

 

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 9 ounces crushed pineapple, drained
  • 2.5 cups mini marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Boil the Sweet Potatoes: Place unpeeled sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 30-40 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender. The potatoes should be soft enough that a fork easily slides into the flesh.
  2. Cool and Drain: Drain the cooked potatoes and cool them under running water until they’re comfortable to handle. This makes removing the skins much easier and prevents burning your hands.
  3. Preheat the Oven: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This moderate temperature will allow the casserole to heat through evenly without burning the edges.
  4. Prepare the Potatoes: Cut the cooled potatoes into manageable pieces and remove the skins. The skins should slip off easily after boiling.
  5. Create the Base Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the peeled potatoes, butter, salt, and orange juice. Mix until fluffy using a hand mixer or potato masher. The orange juice adds a subtle citrus flavor that complements the sweetness of the potatoes.
  6. Add Pineapple: Gently fold in the drained crushed pineapple until evenly distributed throughout the sweet potato mixture. The pineapple adds a tropical sweetness and interesting texture contrast.
  7. Transfer to Baking Dish: Spread the mixture evenly into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan. Ensure the surface is level for even cooking and presentation.
  8. Initial Bake: Bake the casserole for 20 minutes at 350°F. This allows the flavors to meld together and the mixture to heat through completely.
  9. Add Marshmallow Topping: Remove the casserole from the oven and evenly distribute the mini marshmallows across the top of the sweet potato mixture, covering the entire surface.
  10. Final Bake: Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the marshmallows puff up and turn a beautiful golden brown. Watch carefully during this step to prevent burning.
  11. Serve: Remove from the oven and serve hot as a delicious side dish.

Notes

  • For a nuttier flavor, consider adding 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts to the sweet potato mixture.
  • You can prepare this casserole a day ahead without the marshmallows, refrigerate, then reheat and add the marshmallow topping just before serving.
  • For a spiced variation, add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg to the sweet potato mixture.
  • Using fresh orange zest along with the juice intensifies the citrus flavor.
  • The casserole can be frozen without the marshmallow topping for up to 3 months.
  • Author: bestfeed
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Side-dishes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/10 of casserole
  • Calories: 235
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Find it online: https://bestfeed.us/southern-holiday-sweet-casserole/