LAURA'S SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

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LAURA'S SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE image

Given to me by my sister-in-law, Laura Gwaltney. Our family's Christmas wouldn't be the same without this delicious dish! Guaranteed to disappear quickly.

Provided by Ellen Bales @Starwriter

Categories     Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cup(s) mashed sweet potatoes (about 8 med. potatoes)
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
1 cup(s) white sugar
2 - eggs
1/3 cup(s) butter, melted
TOPPING:
1 cup(s) brown sugar
1 cup(s) coconut, shredded
1 cup(s) pecans, in pieces
1/3 cup(s) all purpose flour
1/3 cup(s) butter, cold

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add sweet potatoes. Cook about 40 minutes or until done; drain and peel.
  • Mash with electric mixer until fairly smooth. Mix first five ingredients together and place into a 9x13-in. baking pan.
  • Mix topping ingredients together and cut in the butter.
  • Sprinkle on top of potatoes and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • Serve with turkey, ham, chicken, pork, whatever you like. Makes a wonderful holiday dish!
  • My sister-in-law, Laura Lee Gwaltney, who shared this recipe with me. Every year at Christmas she makes this for our large family and there is never a spoonful left over.

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