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Freshly baked Bruce's Yams Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe on Can topped with golden marshmallows in a white baking dish.

Bruce's Yams Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe on Can

Make the classic Bruce’s Yams sweet potato casserole just like the recipe on the can, with easy upgrades like marshmallows or pecan streusel to make it even better. This quick holiday side dish is creamy, nostalgic, and crowd-approved.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 40 oz can Bruce’s Yams Drained
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar Packed
  • ¼ cup Butter Melted
  • ½ tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 2 cups Mini Marshmallows Optional topping
  • ½ cup Chopped Pecans Optional streusel
  • ¼ cup All-purpose Flour For streusel
  • 2 tbsp Butter Melted for streusel
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar For streusel topping

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowl For mashing and mixing
  • 1 9x13 Baking Dish Lightly greased
  • 1 Potato Masher Or fork/hand mixer
  • 1 oven Preheated to 350°F

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Drain Bruce’s Yams and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Mash until smooth (or slightly chunky if preferred).
  4. Add brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Mix until fully combined.
  5. Pour mixture into baking dish and spread evenly.
  6. For marshmallow topping: sprinkle marshmallows evenly over top.
  7. For pecan streusel: combine pecans, flour, melted butter, and brown sugar in a bowl, then sprinkle over casserole.
  8. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden and bubbling. If using marshmallows, watch closely to prevent burning.
  9. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm!

Notes

  • Make ahead tip: You can prepare the base a day in advance and add toppings just before baking.
  • Want it healthier? Skip the added sugar and go with just the syrup in the canned yams.
  • For added depth, try a splash of maple syrup or a pinch of nutmeg.