Could be Dessert: Sweet Potato Casserole

November 21, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving week!  This is my all-time favorite dish served on this sacred day – and I don’t even like sweet potatoes!

Highly Classified Sweet Potato Casserole

• 4 sweet potatoes which, once cooked (use the microwave set to potatoes to get the job done quickly) should equal approximately 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs beaten
• 1/2 cup milk

Mix the above together and pour into a lightly greased 9×13 pan.  Now, onto the topping . . .

Topping:

• 1 cup brown sugar (doesn’t need to be packed down)
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup butter chilled, cut into pieces
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Take brown sugar, flour and butter and pulse in food processor until the butter pieces are pea-sized.  Mixture should be crumbly.  Don’t mix too long or you will end up with a dough-like topping.  Mix together with pecans and spread over the top of casserole.

Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until browned and bubbly.

Thanks to my sister, Whitney (of Daily Deals for Moms and The MotherList.com fame) who provided this top-secret family recipe!  It’s worth the effort, I promise!

What are your favorites for this great day?  Share them please!

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