Sweet Potatoes With Marshmallow Creme Sauce

These creamy sweet potatoes are topped with an incredible marshmallow sauce. Recipe courtesy of Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 lbs sweet potatoes
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1⁄3 cup  evaporated skim milk
• 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract

• Marshmallow Sauce

• 4  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 3⁄4 cup light brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1  cup miniature marshmallow

Directions

1. Place sweet potatoes in a large pot, cover with water and bring to boil.
2. Reduce heat and cook until tender.
3. Peel potatoes and place in mixing bowl.
4. Add butter, evaporated milk, sugar and vanilla extract.
5. Beat until smooth.
6. Spoon into 2-quart casserole dish.
7. Make Marshmallow Sauce:
8. In small saucepan, melt butter.
9. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
10. Add brown sugar and water, mixing well.
11. Add marshmallows and continue cooking over medium heat until marshmallows melt and sauce thickens.
12. Pour marshmallow sauce over sweet potato mixture.
13. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes.
14. Note: You can also use 3 (15oz) cans of sweet potatoes, drained and mashed.