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Mom's Sweet Potato Casserole

A delicious yet simple recipe usually saved for Thanksgiving, but can brighten any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Casserole, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12 people

Ingredients
  

Sweet Potato Mix

  • 3 cups yams or sweet potatoes Or, one 16 oz can
  • 1 cup granulated sugar may use less
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened to almost melted

Topping

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, if desired I leave them off

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, mix all ingredients for the sweet potato base - sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, vanilla, milk, and butter.
  • Pour into greased 9x13 pan. Set aside.
  • In same empty bowl, mix the topping ingredients until crumbly.
  • Sprinkle evenly on top of casserole.
  • Place in oven and bake at 350° for 25-35 minutes, until beginning to brown and no longer jiggly.
Keyword Casserole, Sweet potato, Sweet potato casserole, Thanksgiving