Candied Sweet Potato Casserole with Toasted Marshmallow Topping

Name: Candied Sweet Potato Casserole with Toasted Marshmallow Topping
Yield: Serves 10 to 12
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons, unsalted butter (1 stick), cut into 1-inch chunks; 5 pounds, sweet potatoes (about 8 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 cup, packed light brown sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons, table salt; 1/2 teaspoon, ground black pepper; 1/2 cup, water; 4 cups, mini-marshmallows

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We wanted a sweet potato side dish that is savory enough for an adult's palate, but still sweet enough to please the kids at the table.

SERVES10 to 12

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Sweet potato casserole is often claimed as a must-have at the Thanksgiving table. Kids love this sweet, sticky dish, but adults long for a side dish with more restrained sweetness, rather than one that could double as dessert. We set out to...

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