Very Simple Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole
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Discover the classic taste of this old fashioned sweet potato casserole with marshmallows, a pecan crust and frozen yam patties. Quick, simple and perfect for your holiday menu.
This is the simplest old fashioned sweet potato casserole. I do most of the cooking around my house, especially for holidays. This is a quick and simple recipe on a classic flavor. I assemble the casserole with frozen yam patties, then top with all the fixings. This comes out perfect just like grandma used to make and it takes less than 5 minutes to assemble.
I feel like I’m running like a chicken with its head cut off for holidays. I’m always trying to find a good recipe that delicious, simple and has that homemade feeling. That’s exactly what this old fashioned sweet potato casserole is.
There’s no boiling or peeling potatoes. Just place the frozen yam patties right in your dish. I promise; these come out so perfect. It’s also the best of both types of sweet potato casseroles. It has a pecan crumble and a marshmallow topping. You can’t beat it.
Questions You Might Have:
Pecan Streusel Topping or Marshmallows?
Both! I create the pecan crumble as the first layer, bake it, then top with marshmallows. It comes out so delicious.
Can I substitute something for the heavy cream?
You can. However, this recipe is already so glutenous, so why not just go all in? You can use milk or half and half.
Can I make this ahead?
I wouldn’t for this particular recipe. It’s too simple to make to begin with. Also, you’ll want to cook your yams from frozen.
Equipment You’ll Need:
For this recipe, you’ll need either a 9×9 baking dish or a 9- or 10-inch cast iron skillet. I use my skillets for everything, so, of course, that’s what I used. You’ll also need something to mix in. I like using these measuring cups. They are easy to use and can be placed in the microwave. They are perfect for melting butter.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
Frozen Yam Patties
I used a 32-ounce packet of frozen yam patties. These are by the frozen vegetables in your grocery store. I just broke them up and placed them in the dish frozen. Trust me; it comes out great.
Flour
You’ll need a half cup of flour plus a little sprinkle. You’ll dust your frozen yam patties with flour once you place them in the pan and then you’ll need a half cup for your pecan crumble.
Brown Sugar
The same as the flour. You’ll need a half cup of flour plus a little sprinkle and repeat the same process as the brown sugar.
Heavy Cream
You’ll need a cup and a half of heavy cream.
Maple Syrup
You’ll need a third of a cup of maple syrup.
Melted Butter
I melted a half stick of butter.
Chopped Pecans
You’ll need about a half cup of chopped pecans for your crumble topping.
Mini Marshmallows
I used about 2 to 3 cups of mini marshmallows for the final topping.
Step by Step How to Make This Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Place the frozen yam patties in a baking dish or cast-iron skillet. Generously sprinkle them with flour and brown sugar.
- In a mixing bowl, combine your heavy cream and maple syrup. Stir well and pour oven the yams.
- In a separate mixing bowl, add melted butter, a half cup of flour, a half cup of brown sugar and your chopped pecans. Mix then loosely add the crumble topping over the yams.
- Add it to the oven and bake for about 15 minutes. It will start to bubble. Remove it from the oven then add mini marshmallows over the top of the casserole. Broil for 3-5 minutes or until marshmallows are charred. Serve and enjoy!
Very Simple Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole
Equipment
- 9×9 Baking Dish or 9 or 10 inch Cast Iron Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Cups
Ingredients
- 32 oz Frozen Yam Patties
- 1/2 + cup Flour
- 1/2 + cup Brown Sugar
- 1 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/3 cup Maple Syrup
- 1/2 stick Melted Butter
- 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans
- 2-3 cups Mini Marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Place the frozen yam patties in a baking dish or cast-iron skillet. Generously sprinkle them with flour and brown sugar.
- In a mixing bowl, combine your heavy cream and maple syrup. Stir well and pour oven the yams.
- In a separate mixing bowl, add melted butter, a half cup of flour, a half cup of brown sugar and your chopped pecans. Mix then loosely add the crumble topping over the yams.
- Add it to the oven and bake for about 15 minutes. It will start to bubble. Remove it from the oven then add mini marshmallows over the top of the casserole. Broil for 3-5 minutes or until marshmallows are charred. Serve and enjoy!
Contact Me
Before you go, please let me know if you tried this simple and easy sweet potato casserole recipe. What did you think? Isn’t using the frozen yam patties easy? Let me know your thoughts here or in the comments below. Happy cooking!
