Monday, November 14, 2011

Sweet Potato Casserole

This recipe was originally given to me by a very good friend ~ I have scaled down the fat and sugar content and made it my own through the years. I also added spices to the recipe, because lets face it ~ we all need a little spice in our lives ! It has become a family favorite at Thanksgiving time... Thank you Sarah M.W. 


 Casserole 
* 2 to 3 large sweet potatoes ( Baked )   scoop out potatoes     Pre heat oven 350*
* 1  40 oz. can cut Yams
* 1/2 cup sugar (Brown or White)
* 1 tsp. cinnamon 
* 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
* 1/4 tsp. allspice
* 2 tsp. Vanilla
* 2 large Eggs
* 1 stick butter ~ Cubed for easy mixing


 Mix and mash all ingredients well and place in a buttered casserole dish !


For Topping
* 1 cup brown sugar
* 1 cup flour
* 1 stick butter
* 1 cup pecans
 Mix first three ingredients together to form loose crumble,toss on top of casserole, then place whole or coarsely chopped Pecans on top of crumble. Bake uncovered for 1 hr. If not a tad bit longer.  Makes the table beautiful !  Enjoy !!!  Serves plenty !!! 






   

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