Sweet Potato Casserole with Sweet Maple Walnuts

This recipe got a twist when I saw Sweet Maple Walnuts a Dollar General. I made it for our family Thanksgiving, and it was a huge hit! By the way, the nuts are not burnt. They are dark from the maple glaze.

2 ~ 15oz cans sweet potatoes, or yams*

¼ cup butter

¼ cup brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

½ teaspoon salt

1 pinch black pepper, or more to taste

Mini Marshmallows

Sweet Maple Walnuts**

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place potatoes in a large bowl, and add butter, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. Mix, using a stand mixer or hand mixer, until smooth and creamy. Place in an 8x8 casserole dish. Bake in the oven until warmed through, about 15-20 minutes. Top with marshmallows and then walnuts. Bake until marshmallows are toasted, about 5-10 minutes. Watch so they don't burn. 

*I also used 2 - 40oz for this 13x9 pan.

**I used Diamond brand candied walnuts.