sweet potato casserole

How To Make sweet potato casserole

• Step 1
  Preheat the oven to 425F.
• Step 2
  wash and cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Drizzle with salt, pepper and olive oil. Place the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Step 3
  bake in oven until fork tender, about 40 minutes. Once softened, remove from oven and cool 10 minutes.
• Step 4
  In a large sauté pan, combine the brown sugar and butter, heat on medium low heat and stir until butter dissolves and mixture combines. Stir occasionally to prevent sugar from lumping.
• Step 5
  Remove from heat and set aside. Use a large spoon to remove the pulp from the potato quarters and discard the skins.
• Step 6
  Place the potatoes in a large mixing bowl. While using a hand masher to mash the potatoes slowly add the cream and melted butter to the potatoes.Mash until fully combined. Using an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip the potatoes until almost smooth.
• Step 7
  Add the brown sugar mixture, salt and pepper and whisk on medium speed until fully combined. Add the pecans and raisins, if using. Whisk additional time to combine mixture.
• Step 8
  Place smooth potato mixture into a 9x13 glass baking dish. Top the mixture with small marshmallows. Brush the marshmallows with melted butter. Bake in oven until mixture is heated through and the marshmallows are lightly browned.
• Step 9
  Remove from oven and let stand to cool for 10 minutes. Serve hot.
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