Sweet Potato Casserole

Description

The sweet potato casserole is a classic holiday side dish in America. This dish can trace its origins to the beginning of the 20th century, as part of a marketing campaign to increase sweet potato consumption. In the 1920’s, the Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission partnered with Angelus Marshmallows to create this classic combination that is a part of almost every thanksgiving dinner in America.

Ingredients

• 5-6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

• 1 cup canned crushed pineapple

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, room-temp and cut into small cubes

• 2 cups marshmallows

Preparation

Boil the sweet potatoes for 15-20 minutes, until tender. Drain and mash in a bowl with the pineapple, butter and brown sugar. Spread the mixture into an 8”x12” baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for ½ hour. Remove from oven, then top with marshmallows and bake for 10 more minutes. Serve warm.

Notes

• A popular variation uses 2 large cans of cooked sweet potatoes in place of the fresh ones.