Aunt Heide's Yam Casserole

This has been a staple at every family thanksgiving that I can remember. My aunt started the tradition and we just won't let her stop! It's easy to make but we generally leave it for a once a year indulgence.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 8-10
• Yields: 1 casserole

Ingredients

• Casserole

• 3  large  yams, cooked
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 1  beaten egg
• 6  ounces  canned evaporated milk
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  maple flavoring
• 1  dash salt
• 1⁄4 cup butter

• Topping

• 3⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 1⁄2 cup butter

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Peel and mash the yams.
3. Mix in brown sugar, white sugar, egg, evaporated milk, vanilla, maple flavoring, salt, and butter.
4. Pour into greased baking dish (9" x 11" or 7" x 10" work best).
5. For the topping: mix together 3/4 cup brown sugar and 2 tbsp of flour.
6. Melt the 1 stick of butter, and pour onto the casserole.
7. Crumble the brown sugar and flour mixture over the top of the casserole.
8. Bake uncovered at 400 F for 30 - 45 minutes or until sides are brown and bubbly.