Secret Recipes

Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallow Creme Sauce

• 2 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes or 3 (15 oz) cans sweet potatoes, drained and mashed
• 1 Tbsp light margarine
• 1/3 cup evaporated skimmed milk
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Marshmallow Sauce:

• 4 Tbsp light margarine
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup miniature marshmallows

Place sweet potatoes in a large pot, cover with water and bring to boil. Reduce heat and cook until tender. Peel potatoes and place in mixing bowl.

Add margarine, evaporated milk, sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth. Spoon into 2-quart casserole dish.

Make Marshmallow Sauce: In small saucepan, melt margarine. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add brown sugar and water, mixing well. Add marshmallows and continue cooking over medium heat until marshmallows melt and sauce thickens. Pour Marshmallow Sauce over sweet potato mixture.

Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.

Note: Canned sweet potatoes are already cooked.

Servings:

6

Source:

Louisiana Sweet Potato Advertising & Marketing Commission - Created by Holly Clegg