Pretzel-Topped Sweet Potatoes

Submitted by Recipe Junkie

"This is a recipe from Country Woman magazine. I haven't tried it, but I really want to, as it looks great!"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 10-12

ingredients

• 2 cups chopped pretzel sticks (about 13)
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup cranberries (frozen or fresh)
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup butter, melted, divided
• 1 (2 1/2 lb) can sweet potatoes, drained
• 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

directions

1. in large bowl, combine pretzels, pecans, cranberries, brown sugar and 1/2 c butter.
2. Set aside.
3. in large mixing bowl, beat the sweet potatoes.
4. Add the milk, sugar, vanilla and remaining butter.
5. Mix well.
6. Spoon into shallow, greased 2 qt baking dish.
7. Sprinkle with pretzel mixture.
8. Bake uncovered at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are bubbly.