Sweet Potato Casserole VI

Ingredients

• 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup mini marshmallows

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Place sweet potatoes in a large pot, and fill with water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, and mash the potatoes.
3. In a medium bowl, mix together the mashed sweet potatoes, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cream, and pecans. Spread the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle marshmallows over the top, and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until marshmallows are lightly browned.

Interesting Facts

• Sweet potatoes are a great source of vitamins A, B and C.
• Sweet potatoes are also high in fiber, potassium and magnesium.
• Sweet potatoes are naturally sweet, so you don’t need to add too much sugar to this dish.