Grandma's Sweet Potato Dish

An old family recipe, it's actually a casserole. This recipe was, however, created and named before the word "casserole" came into vogue. This holiday family favorite is as appealing as a sweet potato pie, but without the crust. I'm posting this here for my daughter, who just made this for our Thanksgiving dinner for her first time ever. (Thanks, Megan!)

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 3  cups  mashed cooked sweet potatoes
• 1  cup sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 1⁄4 cup margarine, melted
• 1⁄2 cup milk

• Topping

• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 1  cup brown sugar
• 1  cup  chopped pecans
• 1⁄4 cup  softened margarine

Directions

1. Combine sweet potatoes, sugar, salt, vanilla, eggs, margarine and milk in a large mixing bowl.
2. Blend well.
3. Pour into a vegetable oil-sprayed 9"x13" pan.
4. Combine all topping ingredients in a medium bowl.
5. Stir well with wooden spoon or spatula until all ingredients are well incorporated.
6. Sprinkle over top of sweet potato mixture.
7. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes, or until top is golden brown.