Now that school is done for a month I plan to do some cooking/baking. When I was in Atlanta in August we went to a restaurant that was awesome. They had real southern food to die for, or to die from if you eat too much. They had this pudding like substance and to my surprise it was Sweet Potatoes. One of our dealers said its a staple come Christmas time and later emailed me his recipe. So I am going to share it for all those brave enough to try. Honestly I have never bought a sweet potato in my entire life so this will be an experience for me as well. (If I am brave enough to try it) Please let me know how it works for you if you do try it and if you make it already any advice would be awesome. Here you go...
3 - cups mashed sweet potatoes
1/2 - cup sugar
1/2 - teaspoon salt
2 - beaten eggs
1/2 - stick margarine
1/2 - cup milk (evaporated makes a richer taste)
1 - teaspoon vanilla
4 - large sweet potatoes cooked measures out to be approx. 3 cups of mashed potatoes.
Whip cooked sweet potatoes with electric mixer until fluffy mix in remaining ingredients put into casserole dish (spray with Pam prior) & bake at 350 degrees for approx. 30 minutes until thickens.
Remove from oven & add your toppings.
Topping:
1 - cup brown sugar
1 - cup chopped pecans (I like to keep some of the pecan whole)
1/3 - cup melted margarine
1/3 - cup flour
Blend these ingredients well & spread evenly on top of casserole & bake another 30 - 45 minutes to form a crusty top.
Test by inserting knife, if knife comes out clean the casserole is done.
