Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Candied Sweet Potatoes

Basically, this is the pre-pie for Thanksgiving!

(Denise G.)

3 cups boiled and mashed sweet potatoes (3-4 large potatoes)
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ cup butter
½ cup milk

Mix all and pour into casserole dish.

Topping:

½ brown sugar
1/3 cup flour
cinnamon and nutmeg (optional)
1/3 cup butter
1 cup chopped pecans
mini marshmallows

Mix brown sugar, flour and spices together. Cut in cold butter, until pea size. Add nuts and mix and spread over sweet potatoes. Bake at 300° for 30 minutes. Add mini marshmallows on top after 30 minutes and bake until golden.