Sweet Potatoes With a Pecan Topping |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 80 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Creamy sweet potatoes topped with a crunchy pecan topping that has melted/caramelized into a delicious layer between the topping and the potatoes. Ingredients:
4 medium sweet potatoes |
1 cup sugar |
1 cup milk |
2 eggs |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 cup brown sugar |
1 cup pecans, chopped (not 1 cup chopped pecans. measure first and then chop) |
1/2 cup flour |
6 tablespoons butter |
Directions:
1. Wash potatoes and bake them in a 350 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until fork tender.
2. Slice cooked potatoes in half and scoop out the insides into a large bowl.
3. Add the sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla, and salt; mash with a potato masher.
4. In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, pecans, flour, and butter.
5. Mash together with a pastry cutter or fork, until thoroughly combined.
6. Spread the sweet potato mixture in a baking dish.
7. Sprinkle the crumb mixture all over the top.
8. Bake at 400 for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
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