Misty Chili with Sweet Potatoes

📜 Collection: UK15 | ✍️ Attribution: Moonlite | 📂 Category: Sides A comforting vintage casserole featuring tender sweet potatoes baked in a sweet vanilla butter glaze and topped with toasted marshmallows. This classic side dish offers a delightful balance of rich and sweet flavors.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
15 mins20 minsNone4-6 servings

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Baking dish
  • Small bowl
  • Colander

Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
4 mediumSweet PotatoesPeeled and sliced
1 cupSugarGranulated
1 teaspoonVanillaExtract
3 tablespoonsButterMelted
As NeededMarshmallowsFor topping
1 cup (Optional)Cream or Pet MilkCan be used as a variation instead of marshmallows

Instructions

Step 1: Prep and Boil

  1. Peel and slice the 4 medium sweet potatoes.

Step 2: Cook and Assemble

  1. Boil the potato slices in salted water until tender.
  2. Drain the potatoes thoroughly and place them in a baking dish.

Step 3: Mix and Bake

  1. In a small bowl, mix the 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 3 tablespoons melted butter.
  2. Pour this mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes in the baking dish.
  3. Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes until hot and bubbling.

Step 4: Topping and Finish

  1. Cover the top generously with marshmallows and return to the oven to brown for about 5 more minutes until golden brown and gooey.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: You can assemble the dish ahead of time up to the baking step and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking.


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