Next to the turkey, this recipe is the highlight of our family's Thanksgiving meal. I found this recipe over 15 years ago in a Taste of Home magazine which has now become our family’s most requested dish (by the kids) during the holidays. Try it this Thanksgiving. You won’t be disappointed!
Ingredients
3 cups cold mashed sweet potatoes (prepared without milk or butter)
1 cup of sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter or margarine softened
3 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cold butter or margarine
Directions: In a mixing bowl, beat cold mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, milk, butter, eggs, salt, and vanilla until smooth. Transfer to a greased 2qt baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, pecans, and flour; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over potato mixture.
Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown.
Makes 8-10 servings
