SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE DELIGHT

Sweet Potato Casserole Delight image

Provided by Tara Guthrie

Time 1h55m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 c cooked, mashed sweet potatoes (about 3 medium)
1 c white granulated sugar
1/2 c evaporated milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 c butter or margarine, melted (1/2 stick)
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp salt
TOPPING:
1/2 c butter or margarine, melted (1 stick)
1 c light brown sugar
1/2 c self-rising flour
1 c pecans, chopped

Steps:

1. Boil sweet potatoes in Dutch oven until soft, about 1 hour. On cutting board or other prep surface, use a knife to cut potato skins length-wise and peel away skins of hot potatoes with fork. Skins should easily come off. Discard skins and place potatoes in large mixing bowl.
2. Using a hand mixer, mash potatoes. Add white sugar, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, 1/4 cup of melted butter or margarine, eggs, and salt. Mix all ingredients together until well blended. Set aside.
3. For Topping: Melt 1/2 cup butter or margarine. Cool slightly. Stir in brown sugar. Add flour, then pecans. Mix thoroughly.
4. Pour potato mixture into a 9" X 13" buttered casserole dish. Sprinkle topping over potato mixture, covering completely. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Serve warm.