Candied Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows

Ingredients

• 4 sweet potatoes
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup mini marshmallows
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Place sweet potatoes in a baking dish.
3. In a small saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar together over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
4. Pour butter mixture over sweet potatoes. Bake for 30 minutes.
5. Remove from oven and top with marshmallows and pecans. Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until marshmallows are lightly browned.

Interesting Facts

• Marshmallows were first made from the sap of the marshmallow plant.
• Sweet potatoes are native to Central and South America.
• Pecans are native to North America.