CANDIED YAMS CASSEROLE WITH PECANS

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This recipe was given from a friend of mine. She has been using this recipe for 10-plus years. It is absolutely easy. Great for Thanksgiving or for any time of the year. Let the casserole cool and serve with whipped topping.

Provided by KCOOPER78

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (40 ounce) can cut yams, drained
1 cup white sugar
½ cup whole milk
½ cup salted butter, softened
2 eggs, beaten
1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
½ cup salted butter, softened
½ cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Put yams in a microwave safe bowl; heat in the microwave oven until softened, about 75 seconds.
  • Transfer cooked yams to a large mixing bowl; add white sugar, milk, 1/2 cup butter, and eggs and beat with a hand mixer until smooth. Pour the yam mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Mix brown sugar, pecans, 1/2 cup butter, and flour together in a bowl with a wooden spoon until crumbly, sprinkle over the yam mixture to cover.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 820.6 calories, Carbohydrate 100 g, Cholesterol 145.4 mg, Fat 46.4 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 21.5 g, Sodium 300.8 mg, Sugar 84.7 g

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