Can I use fresh sweet potatoes instead of canned yams?

Yes, just be sure to bake, microwave, or boil them until they're soft and tender. Then, proceed with the recipe. (I would just microwave them.)

Do I drain the syrup from the Canned yams?

Yes, drain the syrup from the can before adding them to the saucepan.

Should I Rinse Canned Sweet potatoes?

There is no need to rinse, just drain them well.

What can I substitute for brown sugar?

You can use honey, maple syrup, or even white sugar as an alternative to brown sugar. I have also used sugar substitutes with excellent results. ( Splenda makes a half brown sugar/half sugar substitute , and the Surkin Brown Sugar substitute is good too.)

Can this recipe be doubled?

Yes, I always double the recipe, and it is still the first leftover to disappear. When I double it, I usually use a 2-quart Corningware dish. If you want a higher marshmallow to sweet potato ratio, you could use a larger dish. I used a small baking dish similar to this 7-inch baking dish for today's version.

How would I make a brown sugar crumble topping?

In a bowl, combine 5 tablespoons of salted melted butter, 2/3 cup brown sugar, and 2/3 cup of flour. Use a fork or your fingers until the mixture becomes small crumbles. Sprinkle crumbles over the sweet potato mixture. If you like pecans, mixing about 1/2 cup of chopped pecan into the brown sugar crumble topping would be amazing.

How can I make the casserole ahead of time?

Prepare the yam mixture and refrigerate it in the casserole dish. For faster heating, you can pull the casserole from the fridge while you prepare the rest of the meal, allowing it to come to room temperature for more rapid heating. Bake for 10 minutes in a 400-degree oven, then add the marshmallows and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes or until the marshmallows are golden brown.

Can this recipe be made in the slow Cooker

I think it definitely could; you would just be missing out on the crunchiness that toasting the marshmallows in the oven provides.

Can the sweet potato casserole be frozen?

Yes, to freeze leftovers, cover the casserole tightly and store it in the freezer for up to three months. Defrost in the refrigerator before reheating.

Sweet Potato Casserole with Canned Yams

Name: Sweet Potato Casserole with Canned Yams
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 40 oz can of yams, drained- We always buy the Bruces canned yams; 1/3 cup Butter; 1/3 cup Brown sugar; 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon Salt; 1 to 2 cups mini marshmallows; optional 1/3 cup chopped pecans

Description

A southern holiday staple, Sweet Potato Casserole is made with canned yams combined with butter, brown sugar, and a hint of cinnamon, topped with marshmallows.

Ingredients

Units Scale

1 40 oz can of yams, drained- We always buy the Bruces canned yams
1/3 cup Butter
1/3 cup Brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon Salt
1 to 2 cups mini marshmallows
optional 1/3 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
In a medium saucepan, add the drained can of yams, butter, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Begin mashing the yams and stirring all the ingredients together, over medium heat, until thoroughly combined and the yams are heated through.
Transfer the yams to an 8 by 8 (or slightly smaller) baking dish.
Top the yams with enough marshmallows to fully cover the dish
Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until the marshmallows are toasted and golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/5 of recipe
Calories: 401
Fat: 12
Carbohydrates: 72
Protein: 2