Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

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Sweet Potato Casserole
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Ingredients:

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes or 4 medium yams, about 2 lbs
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 tbsp packed brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp margarine or 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp water
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows

Directions:

  1. Wash potatoes, peel & cut into 1/2 inch slices.
  2. Cook in boiling water until tender, about 10 minutes.
  3. Drain well, place into a 2 quart casserole dish & mash.
  4. Add brown sugar, margarine & salt; continue mashing until no lumps remain.
  5. Mix in orange juice & pineapple & set aside.
  6. Place first 5 topping ingredients into a medium sized pot, over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the margarine is melted.
  7. Add the marshmallows & toss to coat.
  8. Top the sweet potatoes with the marshmallow mixture & sprinkle with the pecans.
  9. Bake, uncovered, in a preheated 350F oven until the potatoes are heated through & the marshmallows are melted, 30- 45 minutes.
  10. I sometimes leave it longer to make the topping almost become like candy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 345.41 Kcal (1446 kJ)
Calories from fat 152.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.91g 26%
Sodium 281.7mg 12%
Potassium 628.42mg 13%
Total Carbs 47.06g 16%
Sugars 20.34g 81%
Dietary Fiber 5.72g 23%
Protein 4.43g 9%
Vitamin C 14.9mg 25%
Vitamin A 1.6mg 54%
Iron 1.9mg 11%
Calcium 67.9mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 155.33 Kcal (650 kJ)
Calories from fat 68.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.6g 26%
Sodium 126.68mg 12%
Potassium 282.61mg 13%
Total Carbs 21.16g 16%
Sugars 9.14g 81%
Dietary Fiber 2.57g 23%
Protein 1.99g 9%
Vitamin C 6.7mg 25%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 54%
Iron 0.9mg 11%
Calcium 30.5mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.5
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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