Sweet Potato Casserole

In my opinion, this is a much improved recipe over the traditional sweet potatoes with marshmallows on top. The pecans add just the right touch!

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 16

Cook Time: 25 minutes  

Ingredients

Bottom Layer:
4 1/2 cups cooked mashed sweet potatoes (Yams)
1/2 cup melted butter
1/3 cup milk
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs

Topping:
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup butter
1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

Peel, cut up and boil several sweet potatoes until tender (enough to make 4 1/2 cups when mashed). When tender, mash up with a potato masher and add the following: 1/2 c melted butter, milk, sugar, vanilla and eggs. Mix together and place in greased 9×13 pan.

In seperate bowl, mix together brown sugar and flour. Cut in 1/3 c butter. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle over sweet potatoes.

Bake 25 minutes at 350.

Categories: Potatoes, Side Dishes

Submitted by: citygirlfarming on November 23, 2010