E&C Holiday Cookbook 2023

Sweet Potato (Yam) Casserole

This is a delicious way to enjoy sweet potatoes and is always a hit. It provides a lovely presentation for the holiday table.

Ingredients: 3 lbs Yams, peeled and cut into 3x3 chunks 1Tbls Vanilla 3/4 C Sugar (consider using coconut sugar for a healthier alternative) 3 eggs 1/2 stick unsalted butter (melted) Topping: 1/2 stick butter 3/4 C Brown Sugar (I like Dark Brown Sugar) 1/3 C Flour 1 C Finely chopped pecans (Food processor works well for this)

Instructions: 1. Place sweet potato chunks in a covered microwavable container with 1/4 C water. Microwave on high 12-15 min, or until soft enough to mash with a hand masher. 2. Place potatoes in a large bowl and mash to desired consistency. I don't mind a few small bits, but a potato ricer may give you a smother consistency. 3. Combine the vanilla, sugar, eggs and melted butter (I like to melt the butter before mashing the potatoes to allow it to cool a bit before adding to the egg mixture). 4. Pour mixture into the mashed sweet potatoes and using a hand mixer, beat until smooth. 5. Pour into a 2 1/2-quart shallow casserole dish. For the topping: 6. Place all the topping ingredients into a medium mixing bowl and mix with fingers till crumbly. 7. Sprinkle over potatoes.

8. Bake at 350 for 1 hour.

Colleen Follick

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