Every year, my mom would fix us her traditional sweet potato casserole for holiday meals.  We loved it and couldn’t wait for it to appear on the table, but our children did not feel the same way.  One year, when our middle son discovered the beautiful orange casserole covered in slightly browned marshmallows sitting on the table, he loudly exclaimed, “Sweet Potatoes! Yuck!”  Being a great sport, my mother laughed hysterically.  From then on, the dish was officially named “Gram’s Sweet Potatoes Yuck.”

Mother has been in heaven for many years now, but we still fondly smile when the orange casserole comes to the table.  It isn’t long before someone says, “Sweet Potatoes!  Yuck!”  And we all laugh together.  Silly family moments can become the sweetest family memories.

Gram’s Sweet Potatoes Yuck

29 oz. can sweet potatoes (yams)

2 T. brown sugar

1 t. cinammon

1/2 of 8 oz. can of crushed pineapple + juice

1/2 c. orange juice

2 T. margarine

Salt to taste

Miniature marshmallows

Cream potaotes with mixer.  Add all other ingredients.  Bake 30 minutes in 400 degree oven.  Remove and cover the top with miniature marshmallows.  Broil a few minutes until lightly browned.  Watch closely, these burn very quickly.

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