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Best Sweet Potato Casserole with Canned Yams

Best Sweet Potato Casserole with Canned Yams

Easy sweet potato casserole made with canned yams and classic toppings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • Sweet Potato Base:
  • 2 29 oz cans yams, drained
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • cup milk or evaporated milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Topping choose one or both:
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows

Instructions
 

  • Mash drained yams.
  • Mix in remaining base ingredients.
  • Spread into baking dish.
  • Add topping.
  • Bake and lightly brown.

Notes

  • Drain yams well
  • Watch marshmallows closely
  • Adjust sweetness to taste
  • Perfect holiday side