4 teaspoons sugar, divided
1 large sweet potato (about 12 ounces, peeled and cubed
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ to ¾ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
½ cup milk
2 eggs, separated
¼ cup miniature marshmallows.
Grease two 2-cup soufflé dishes or custard cups, sprinkle each
with ½ teaspoon of sugar. Set aside. Place sweet potato in a
saucepan; cover with water. Cover and cook until tender,
about 10-15 minutes; drain well. Add lemon juice, salt and
nutmeg. Mash potato mixture (should have about 1 cup); set
aside to cool. In another saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour and
remaining sugar until smooth. Gradually add milk; cook and stir until
thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat. Beat egg yolks in a
small bowl; stir in mashed potato. Combine potato and milk mixtures;
set aside. In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form;
gently fold into potato mixture. Spoon into prepared
dishes. Top with marshmallows. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees
for 35-38 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out
clean. Serve immediately.