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Sweet Potato Bake

Sweet Potato Bake
This sweet and savory casserole is part of our traditional Christmas dinner. It goes great with any meaty entree. —Lynn McAllister, Mt. Ulla, North Carolina
8 ServingsPrep: 50 min. Bake: 40 min.

Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted, divided
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  • Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven; cover with
  • water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 30-40
  • minutes or just until tender. Drain. Cool slightly; peel and cube.
  • In a large bowl, mash the sweet potatoes. Stir in the sugar, milk,
  • 1/4 cup butter, eggs, flour, salt and vanilla. Pour into a greased
  • 1-1/2-qt. baking dish.
  • Combine the nuts, brown sugar, cinnamon and remaining butter;
  • sprinkle over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45
  • minutes or a thermometer reads 160°. Yield: 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 436 calories,
© Taste of Home 2013

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Sweet Potato Bake (continued)

Nutrition Facts: 21 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 86 mg cholesterol, 303 mg sodium, 59 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 5 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013