Description
This Sweet Potato Casserole With Canned Yams is the perfect blend of creamy, sweet, and crunchy—a classic holiday side dish that doubles as dessert. Made with canned yams for ease, this easy recipe is loaded with warm spices, buttery flavor, and a golden topping of marshmallows and pecans. Whether you’re planning Thanksgiving dinner or just need comforting food ideas, this dish is a go-to for quick holiday prep, cozy sides, or healthy snack swaps for the sweet tooth in all of us.
Ingredients
58 oz canned yams
1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs (beaten)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 cups mini marshmallows
Butter or spray for greasing the dish
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. Drain the canned yams and mash them in a large bowl until smooth.
3. Stir in the melted butter, brown sugar, beaten eggs, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
4. Mix until fully combined and creamy.
5. Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and smooth the top evenly.
6. Sprinkle chopped pecans over the top.
7. Scatter mini marshmallows evenly across the surface.
8. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until marshmallows are golden and puffy.
9. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Always drain canned yams fully to avoid a watery casserole.
For less sweetness, reduce brown sugar to 1/2 cup or skip marshmallows.
To make ahead, assemble everything except marshmallows and refrigerate overnight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 casserole
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: sweet potato casserole, holiday recipes, Thanksgiving side dish, canned yams, easy sweet potato dish