Sweet Potatoe Casserole (minimal dairy)

Traditional Sweet Potato Casserole

 

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes $
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• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, softened $
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• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt $
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• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, divided
• Cooking spray $
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• 2 cups miniature marshmallows

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. Place the sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven, and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes or until very tender. Drain; cool slightly.
3. Place potatoes in a large bowl. Add sugar and next 3 ingredients (through vanilla). Mash sweet potato mixture with a potato masher. Fold in 1/4 cup pecans. Scrape potato mixture into an even layer in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup pecans; top with marshmallows. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until golden.