How can I prevent watery sweet potato casserole?

Canned sweet potatoes can become watery due to extra liquid from the canning process. To prevent too much liquid in the casserole, drain the potatoes in a colander, and pat them dry with a paper towel before using. Excess melted butter or brown sugar can also create too much "syrup," so measure accurately. Finally, underbaking can result in a watery casserole, so be sure to bake for the recommended time to achieve the right texture and consistency.

Can I use fresh sweet potatoes for this sweet potato casserole?

Yes, you can use fresh. To microwave, pierce whole sweet potatoes with a fork, and microwave for 8 to 12 minutes, turning halfway through. Peel once cool enough to handle. Alternatively, you can boil peeled whole or cut-up sweet potatoes in salted water for 15 to 20 minutes, depending on size, until knife-tender. Be sure to drain well. Once cooked by either method, let them sit for a few minutes, slice, and place in a baking dish before adding remaining ingredients.

Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

Yes, this sweet potato casserole recipe can be assembled up to two days in advance (without marshmallows), covered tightly, and refrigerated. On the day you’re serving, remove it from the fridge, and let it sit for about 15 minutes before baking. Then, top with marshmallows, and bake until heated through and marshmallows are golden brown. Plan to do this about 1 hour before dinner, covering it with foil to keep warm while finishing up other tasks.

Marshmallow-Topped Sweet Potatoes

Name: Marshmallow-Topped Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 3 cans (15-oz each) sweet potatoes, drained; 1/4 cup salted butter, melted; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 15 large marshmallows

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Prep Time 5 min
Total 35 min
Ingredients 5
Servings 8

Ingredients

3 cans (15-oz each) sweet potatoes, drained
1/4 cup salted butter, melted
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
15 large marshmallows

Instructions

Step
1

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12x8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
Step
2

Place sweet potatoes in the baking dish. Pour melted butter over the potatoes. Then, sprinkle with brown sugar and salt.
Step
3

Place marshmallows on top of potatoes.
Step
4

Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until potatoes are thoroughly heated and marshmallows are lightly browned. If the marshmallows start browning too quickly, loosely cover the baking dish with foil for last 10 minutes of baking time.
Step
5

Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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Serving Size: 1 Serving

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Exchanges:

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