Thursday, December 25, 2008

Sweet Potato Marshmallow Casserole

If you love sweet potatoes, but don't want all the dairy, try this version! People rarely notice the missing butter when I make these.

INGREDIENTS

4 medium sweet potatoes (peeling is optional)
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
pinch of nutmeg
1 package of marshmallows

INSTRUCTIONS

Bake (40 minutes at 450 degrees) or boil the sweet potatoes (20-25 minutes) to get them soft. Remove the ends of the potatoes. Place the sweet potatoes in a casserole dish and mash with a large spoon. Add the orange juice, brown sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon. Continue mashing until all the ingredients are well mixed and the sweet potatoes are smooth. Spread the marshmallows evenly over the top of the sweet poatoes. Bake in 350 degree oven until the marshmallows begin to brown. Let cool for about 5 minutes and serve.