Candied Sweet Potato Casserole

• (40 ounce) can sweet potatoes, drained↗1
• brown sugar↗1 cup
• orange juice↗1⁄4 cup
• butter↗3 tablespoons
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• pecans, chopped (optional)↗1⁄2 cup

  optional

• miniature marshmallow1 -2 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine the brown sugar, orange juice, butter and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil and cook over low heat 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Arrange the sweet potatoes in a shallow baking dish and pour the syrup over them.

3. 3

   Bake in a 375 degree oven for 40-45 minutes, basting a few times, until glazed.

4. 4

   Remove casserole from oven; stir gently to coat sweet potatoes wirh syrup.

5. 5

   Top with pecans and marshmallows.

6. 6

   Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees and bake for another 7-10 minutes or until marshmallows are golden brown.