Charline's Sweet Potato Casserole

Charline's Sweet Potato Casserole

A great sweet potato casserole recipe — my children insist on this every holiday! Lots of miniature marshmallows, coconut and pecans make this an extra special and yummy Thanksgiving delight. Use fresh or canned sweet potatoes. Prepare the topping while the casserole is baking.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Yield:
15 cups
Servings:
24

Ingredients

  • 4 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • ¾ cup margarine, melted
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 ½ cups crushed cornflakes cereal
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter.

Step 2
In a large bowl, mash the sweet potatoes. Mix together with sugar, eggs, 3/4 cup margarine, evaporated milk, nutmeg, cinnamon, marshmallows and coconut. Scoop the mixture into the baking dish.

Step 3
Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until sweet potatoes are tender.

Step 4
In a small bowl, mix the crushed cornflakes, brown sugar, pecans and remaining 3/4 cup margarine. Spread the topping over the baked casserole.

Step 5
Return the casserole to the 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) oven and bake an additional 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

305
Calories
19g
Fat
34g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 305
% Daily Value *
Total Fat19g 24%
Saturated Fat5g 26%
Cholesterol34mg 11%
Sodium185mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate34g 12%
Dietary Fiber2g 7%
Total Sugars26g
Protein3g
Vitamin C1mg 7%
Calcium52mg 4%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium172mg 4%

*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.

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