Sweet Potato Casserole

prep time:: 15 minutes
cook time:: 30 minutes
total time:: 45 minutes
other time:: 30 minutes - potatoes

Makes 8 servings

dana vander

ingredients

2 1/4 pounds sweet potatoes, cooked, peeled, and mashed*
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 cup milk
2 tbsp butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp butter, cut up
1/3 cup chopped pecans

directions

1
Stir together first 7 ingredients in large bowl, spoon into a lightly greased 8-inch square baking dish
2
Combine 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup flour, and cut in 2 tbsp butter with a pastry blender (I use kitchen-aid mixer) until mixture is crumbly. Stir in 1/3 cup chopped pecans, and sprinkle brown sugar mixture over sweet potato mixture.
3
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

notes

*Substitute 1 (28 ounce) can sweet potatoes, mashed, for fresh sweet potato; omit milk To make ahead: Prepare casserole, cover and chill. Let casserole stand at room temp for 30 minutes before baking Bake for 40 minutes at 350 degrees

Source: Melissa Wells