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This comforting casserole balances earthy sweet potatoes with bright pineapple and warm spices, topped with a toasted marshmallow layer.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes or 50 minutes
Servings: 4–6 (depending on serving size)
Ingredients
+. 1 can of crushed pineapple and juice (approx. 20 oz)
+. 4 oz of applesauce
+.1 packet of instant sweet potato mashed potato mix
(Betty Crocker mashed sweet potatoes)
+.4 tbsp of oil
+.1/8 tsp of ground cloves
+.1/4 tsp of ground ginger
+.1/4 tsp of salt
+.1/2 cup of milk
+.1/2 tsp or 1 tsp of molasses
+.1/4 tsp (use 3/8 tsp) of ground cardamom powder
opt: Mini marshmallows (for topping)
Optional: Brown sugar to taste (reg. sugar)
Optional: Cool Whip (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a medium-sized baking dish.
Prepare Potatoes: Prepare the sweet potato mash from the packet. If the packet requires milk and fat, use the 1/2 cup milk and 4 tbsp oil from the ingredient list.
Combine Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the prepared sweet potato mash, the entire can of pineapple (do not drain), applesauce, molasses, salt, ground cloves, ground ginger, and ground cardamom.
Adjust Sweetness (Optional): Taste the mixture. If you desire more sweetness, stir in 1 tablespoon of brown sugar at a time until satisfied.
Bake Base: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 40–50 minutes, or until the mixture is fully heated through and bubbling around the edges.
Add Marshmallows: Remove the dish from the oven. Spread a layer of mini marshmallows evenly across the top.
Toast Topping: Return the dish to the oven for 10 minutes, or place it under the broiler for 1–2 minutes, watching very carefully, until the marshmallows are puffed up and golden brown.
Serve: Let the casserole cool slightly before serving warm. It pairs excellently with a dollop of Cool Whip on top.
note: used parchment paper
by: verlecia f.
aka: lyricvixen
date: 12/01/2025
Dec 1, 2025
Dec 1, 2025 at 3:40 PM UTC
many a night
i lie awake
with remembrances of your silky touch
and a zillion rousing thoughts
racing through my occidental mind.
each time,
longing for that soft embrace
laced with the hope of it all.
tossing,
turning,
just waiting....
for the elusive sleep to descend
© 2022
Jan 2, 2022
Jan 2, 2022 at 8:53 AM UTC