Sweet Potato Pecan Casserole Directions Ingredients
1.
Cook yams whole or diced into 1” cubes in a pot of boiling water. The skin can be left on or peeled off depending on preference. If boiling yams whole, boil for 40-50 minutes. If boiling yams cubed, boil for 15-20 minutes. Remove yams from water.
2.
Combine sugar, milk, butter, eggs, and vanilla with yams for base.
3.
Place in casserole dish.
4.
Combine melted butter, flour, brown sugar, and pecans and spread on top of yams.
5.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Yam base: • 5-6 yams/sweet potatoes
• 3/4 cup white sugar • 1/2 cup milk • 1/2 cup butter • 4 eggs • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla Pecan topping: • 1/4 cup butter (melted)
• 1/2 cup flour • 3/4 cup brown sugar • 1 cup chopped pecans
About This Recipe “This is a family recipe that has been served at Thanksgiving for many years. I recently have taken over the task of making it for my entire family, but since I won’t be home this year, I’m hoping to carry on it’s legacy on campus!” - Recipe shared by Kaitlin Day, EN ‘23
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