Sweet Potato Casserole

Submitted by: Susan Hodge

Attributed to: Susan Hodge

Category: Casseroles

Description: This recipe has a nutty crumb topping instead of the classic marshmallows.  Makes for a crunchy contrast to the creamy and soft mashed sweet potatoes. The sweet potatoes have sugar, vanilla, butter, and eggs for a deep rich flavor. This recipe is a holiday staple.

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 40 minutes

Servings: 6-8

Difficulty rating: 2

Ingredients:

Potatoes:

1/2 stick butter, melted

3 cups mashed sweet potatoes

1/2 cup milk

1 cup sugar

1 Teaspoon pure vanilla extract

2  eggs, well beaten

1 Teaspoon cinnamon

Topping:

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup brown sugar

1 stick unsalted butter, melted

1  cup chopped pecans

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 350

2. Mix the butter, sweet potatoes, milk, sugar, vanilla, eggs, and cinnamon in a bowl.  

3. In a separate bowl mix the flour, brown sugar, butter and pecans for the topping.  

4. Put the sweet potato mixture in a baking dish and sprinkle with mixed topping.  

5. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes.