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Easy Sweet Potato Casserole With Canned Yams

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Easy Sweet Potato Casserole With Canned Yams is a rich, creamy holiday side dish made with convenient canned yams, warm spices, and a buttery pecan topping with optional toasted marshmallows. It’s an easy, comforting classic that’s perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and family dinners.

Ingredients

  • 2 (29 oz) cans canned yams, drained
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (for topping)
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Drain the canned yams thoroughly and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Mash the yams until smooth using a potato masher or hand mixer.
  4. Add the melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until smooth and well combined.
  5. Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  6. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, chopped pecans, and melted butter until crumbly.
  7. Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the casserole.
  8. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and the topping is lightly browned.
  9. If using marshmallows, sprinkle them over the casserole during the last 8–10 minutes of baking and continue baking until golden.
  10. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Drain the canned yams thoroughly to prevent excess moisture.
  • Use both the pecan topping and marshmallows for a classic holiday combination.
  • Add orange zest, maple syrup, ginger, or cloves for extra flavor.
  • Freeze the casserole without marshmallows for up to 3 months and add fresh marshmallows before reheating if desired.
  • Use a hand mixer for an extra smooth and creamy filling.

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