I am an earthen root masquerading under a sugary title; crowned with toasted marshmallows at the autumn table, I make diners question if I am dinner or dessert. What am I?
A sweet potato
A root vegetable with 'sweet' in its name, famously baked into Thanksgiving casseroles topped with marshmallows.
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