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grandma katherine's sweet potatoes

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Melissa Buchanan-Smith
Clarkston, MI

These have been a favorite in my family for over fifty years.

(2 ratings)
yield 10 -12
prep time 45 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For grandma katherine's sweet potatoes

  • 4 lg
    sweet potatoes
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 stick
    butter
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • 1 pinch
    salt

How To Make grandma katherine's sweet potatoes

  • 1
    Peel, cook and whip potatoes. Add all ingredients from listed ingredients above, mix and place in a 1 1/2 - 2 quart round baking dish.
  • 2
    Candied topping - 1 stick butter melted, 1cup brown sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, 1 cup chopped pecans. Mix and spread over top of potatoes.
  • 3
    Bake in a 350 degree oven uncovered for 30 minutes. Walnuts can be substituted for pecans. These potatoes (leaving off the candied topping) are delicious for an everyday side dish.
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