Side dishe for 10
Sweet Potato Casserole (10 servings)
$5.55for 470 minServes 10
Mashed sweet potatoes bake with milk, butter, warm spices, egg, sugar, and marshmallows in a casserole.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet potatoes, 4 lb$1.29/lb typical | 4 lb | $5.16Typical price | |
| Milk, 8.5 oz$0.04/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.34Typical price | |
| Butter, 3 oz$0.40/oz typical | 3 oz | $1.20Typical price | |
| Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price | |
| Marshmallows and candy, 23 oz$0.25/oz typical | 23 oz | $5.63Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.87 | ||
Swaps
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
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Not included in the cost.
- 70 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 10servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeKid-friendlyBudgetSide dishesThanksgiving on a budgetCold-weather comfortFallWinter
$1.39 per serving$5.55 for 4
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Ingredients
- 4 lb sweet potatoes
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 6 tbsp butter
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 18 large marshmallows
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F.
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, then boil them in a large pot of water for 25 minutes until tender.
- Drain and mash the sweet potatoes with milk, butter, brown sugar, egg, cinnamon, vanilla, allspice, salt, and nutmeg.
- Spread the mixture in a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish and cover it with marshmallows.
- Bake the casserole for 25 minutes, until the center is firm and the marshmallows are golden.
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