Aunt Shirley's Sweet Potato Casserole

We’ve had two people ask for this recipe from Maria’s aunt Shirley. We serve it as dessert but if you have a sweet tooth it makes a nice side dish.

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• 3 to 4 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes

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• 1/2 cup sugar

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• 2 eggs, separated

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• 1 tsp. vanilla

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• 1 tsp. cinnamon

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• 1 cup flaked coconut

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• 1 cup mini-marshmallows

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• 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained

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• 1/2 stick butter, softened

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Combine potatoes, sugar, egg yolks, vanilla, cinnamon and butter. Stir in coconut, marshmallows and pineapple. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into mixture. Pour into a buttered 2 quart casserole. Make a streusel topping by combining

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• 1 cup brown sugar

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• 1/2 cup flour

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• 1/3 cup butter, softened

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and sprinkle it over the mixture. Bake at 325F for 35 minutes.