Thanksgiving tradition
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 2 can (32 oz) sweet potatoes drained
- 1 can (8 oz) pineapple crushed
- 1/4 cup pancake syrup
- 2 cups marshmallows- mini
- crunchy topping
- 2 cups corn flakes crushed-slightly
- Carbohydrate 66.0344981312583 g
- Cholesterol 50.3450250583003 mg
- Fat 18.5126644594941 g
- Fiber 0.225293748497963 g
- Protein 1.79277787531459 g
- Saturated Fat 11.6809476139292 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (106g)
- Sodium 214.351933509146 mg
- Sugar 65.8092043827603 g
- Trans Fat 1.27063277653967 g
- Calories 425 calories
Step-by-step
- Pre-heat oven to 325?
- Mash potatoes. Add pineapple and remaining ingredients. Pour into 2 quart shallow baking pan.
- Make crunchy topping.
- Mix sugar and butter in medium bowl. Add crushed cornflakes and mix well. Sprinkle over potatoes.
- Bake uncovered for 40 mins. or until brown is brown and crispy.
Thermal Control in Freezing and Reheating
Drain canned sweet potatoes thoroughly to remove excess moisture before mashing, preventing ice crystal formation during freezing. Cover the unbaked dish tightly with two layers of plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil for storage up to three months. Thaw the casserole overnight in a refrigerator held at 40 degrees Fahrenheit before proceeding to the baking phase. Bake uncovered at 325 degrees Fahrenheit until the interior reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit and the topping turns golden brown.
Managing the Corn Flake Crunch
Crush corn flakes slightly rather than reducing them to powder to maintain structural integrity under thermal stress. Combine the crushed cereal thoroughly with melted butter and sugar to coat every flake completely. Add this crunchy topping immediately before baking to prevent moisture migration from the potatoes from rendering the cereal soggy.
Second-Day Transformations
Reheat individual leftover portions in a 350-degree oven for 15 minutes to re-crisp the cereal layer. Avoid microwave reheating, which drives moisture upward and liquefies the crisp exterior texture.
