granny's sweet potato casserole

Name: Granny's Sweet Potato Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 3 cup(s) mashed sweet potatoes-( i used canned whole one's drain well); 1/2 stick(s) real butter-melted; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 tablespoon(s) good vanilla extract; 1 cup(s) sugar; 1/2 cup(s) of half and half cream; 2 large eggs -beaten; ## TOPPING FOR CASSEROLE; 1 1/4 cup(s) brown sugar; 1/2 stick(s) butter soften (use real butter); 1/3 cup(s) flour (i use self rising); 1 cup(s) chopped pecans or walnuts

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Mary R Morris

Western Grove, AR

Updated on Sep 24, 2011

My Grandmother all way's made this recipe,for Thankgiving,Christmas,and Easter Sunday.When she became to ill to cook she made sure ,I took over the holiday cooking .One of my twin brothers,all way,s ask's for this as his choice of a dish....As I put it together and put it in the oven ,I still can see her as she fixed this dish....Some how it does not taste quite the same as when she made it for us all those years ago..

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

3 cups mashed sweet potatoes-( i used canned whole one's drain well)
1/2 stick real butter-melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 tablespoon good vanilla extract
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup of half and half cream
2 large eggs -beaten
TOPPING FOR CASSEROLE
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
1/2 stick butter soften (use real butter)
1/3 cup flour (i use self rising)
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

How To Make granny's sweet potato casserole

Step 1

Mix the mashed Sweet Potatoes ,butter,salt vanilla extract,sugar,milk,and the beaten eggs together and pour into a casserole dish that has been sprayed with non stick spray....Then MIX the topping and spread on top of the Sweet Potatoe Casserole .Bake at 350 degrees and Bake for 35 to 40 minutes ...

Step 2

Pour Sweet Potatoe mixer into casserole dish.
Step 3

Mix topping for casserole.
Step 4

Sprinkle mixed topping over the casserole and bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes.
Step 5

After it comes out of the oven, let it set for 20 to 25 minutes before serving.
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