INGREDIENTS

  • 1 (40ounce)can sweet potatoes , drained and mashed
  • 1 (16ounce)can pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup orange juice, unsweetened
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon , ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves , ground
  • 1 (8ounce)package cream cheese , cubed
  • 3egg whites
  • 1 (7ounce)jar marshmallow creme
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 cup pecans , chopped
  • 1/3 cup butter , melted
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large saucepan, combine potatoes, pumpkin, orange juice, butter, brown sugar and spices.
  2. Heat throughly stirring frequently.
  3. Stir in cream cheese, spoon into a 2 quart souffle or casserole dish.
  4. Bake @ 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
  5. For Topping #1:.
  6. After casserole has baked for 20 minutes,.
  7. beat egg whites until soft peaks form, gradually add marshmallow creme beating until stiff peaks form.
  8. Spread over sweet potato mixture, continue baking for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
  9. For Topping #2.
  10. Before baking casserole, mix ingredients for topping #2, brown sugar, flour, pecans, and melted butter.
  11. Sprinkle over the casserole and bake in a 350 degree oven for 35 minutes.
  12. Remove from oven .
  13. If topping with marshmallows, place them on the casserole and bake for an addition 5-7 minutes or until marshmallows have melted.
  14. Serve.