Best 4 Candied Sweet Potato With Marshmallows Recipes

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**Candied Sweet Potato with Marshmallows: A Thanksgiving Delight**

Candied sweet potatoes with marshmallows are a classic Thanksgiving dish that is loved by people of all ages. This sweet and savory side dish is made with sweet potatoes that are cooked until tender and then coated in a mixture of butter, brown sugar, and spices. The marshmallows are then added on top and toasted until they are golden brown. This dish is a perfect way to add a touch of sweetness to your Thanksgiving meal.

This article provides two recipes for candied sweet potatoes with marshmallows. The first recipe is a traditional recipe that uses fresh sweet potatoes. The second recipe is a quicker and easier version that uses canned sweet potatoes. Both recipes are delicious and will be a hit at your Thanksgiving dinner.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CANDIED SWEET POTATOES WITH MARSHMALLOWS



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Candied sweet potatoes with marshmallows are a throw-together dish that turned out to be a huge hit at Christmas!

Provided by NKTompk03

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
½ (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup salted butter, cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 ½ cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.
  • Place 1/2 of the sweet potatoes in a medium mixing bowl. Mash, then mix in condensed milk, butter, and cinnamon. Add remaining sweet potato cubes and sprinkle in all but 1 tablespoon brown sugar; stir gently to combine but not so much that the sugar dissolves. Transfer potato mixture to a 2-quart baking dish, top with marshmallows, and sprinkle remaining brown sugar on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until marshmallows are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.7 calories, Carbohydrate 70.8 g, Cholesterol 31.1 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 226.7 mg, Sugar 31.6 g

CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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A delicious, sweet version of candied sweet potatoes.

Provided by Dj

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 pounds sweet potatoes, quartered
1 ¼ cups margarine
1 ¼ cups brown sugar
3 cups miniature marshmallows, divided
ground cinnamon to taste
ground nutmeg to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add potatoes and boil until slightly underdone, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool and peel.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine margarine, brown sugar, 2 cups marshmallows, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cook, stirring occasionally, until marshmallows are melted.
  • Stir potatoes into marshmallow sauce. While stirring mash about half of the potatoes, and break the others into bite-sized chunks. Transfer to prepared dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cover top evenly with remaining marshmallows. Return to oven and bake until marshmallows are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.2 calories, Carbohydrate 56.6 g, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 293.4 mg, Sugar 31.8 g

CANDIED SWEET POTATOES



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My town is known as the Yam Capital of the United States. These candied sweet potatoes go well with baked ham or roasted turkey.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 pounds sweet potatoes
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup corn syrup

Steps:

  • Place the sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Cover and bring to a boil; boil gently 30-45 minutes or until potatoes can be easily pierced with the tip of a sharp knife. , While potatoes cool, preheat oven to 375°. When sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel potatoes and cut into wedges. Place in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Dot with butter; drizzle with corn syrup. , Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until bubbly, basting with sauce occasionally.

Nutrition Facts :

MASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH MARSHMALLOWS



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This is the traditional 'better than Boston Market®' recipe for mashed sweet potatoes. Easy to make and tastes great! If you're looking for the best recipe for this traditional holiday favorite, look no further.

Provided by Samantha

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes     Sweet Potatoes With Marshmallow Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
⅓ cup brown sugar
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ (10.5 ounce) package miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes; drain. Transfer drained sweet potatoes to a baking sheet.
  • Bake sweet potatoes in the preheated oven until dried, 3 to 4 minutes; transfer to a mixing bowl.
  • Mash sweet potatoes with a potato masher until no large lumps remain; add sugar, allspice, and cinnamon. Continue mashing potatoes until evenly seasoned; spoon into a casserole dish. Spread miniature marshmallows in an even layer over the sweet potato mixture.
  • Bake in oven until marshmallows just begin to brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Switch oven to broil; cook under broiler for 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.5 calories, Carbohydrate 44.6 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 2 g, Sodium 61 mg, Sugar 25.9 g

Tips:

  • Choose sweet potatoes that are firm and have smooth skin. Avoid any potatoes with blemishes or soft spots.
  • Use a sharp knife to peel the sweet potatoes. This will help to prevent the potatoes from becoming mushy.
  • Cut the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. This will help them to cook evenly.
  • Boil the sweet potatoes in a large pot of water until they are tender. This should take about 15-20 minutes.
  • Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pot.
  • Add the sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and salt to the pot. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are glazed.
  • Stir in the marshmallows and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until they are melted.
  • Serve the candied sweet potatoes warm or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Candied sweet potatoes with marshmallows are a delicious and festive side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. These sweet potatoes are a great way to get your daily dose of vitamin A, which is important for vision and immune function. The marshmallows add a sweet and fluffy texture to the dish, making them a perfect treat for dessert. Whether you are serving them at a holiday dinner or a casual get-together, candied sweet potatoes with marshmallows are sure to be a hit.

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