Oh how sweet it is - Sweet Potatoe Casserole

Recipe for sweet sweet potato casserole

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because it revolves around socializing and eating.

There are plenty of great sides to go along with your turkey and one of my all time favorites is sweet potatoes. Although the orange mushy like substance may look unappetizing there is so much great flavor inside and with each bite you feel slightly warmer and joyous.

I have had many different variations of sweet potatoes, and the one element that I saw missing was a crispy top layer to combine with the soft sweet potatoes. I had seen pecans added to the top but I knew there were further possibilities such as a crispy baked topping. So in my hunt I found this recipe which was a big hit at our last Thanksgiving day party and highly recommend giving it a try.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup melted butter

Topping:

• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  
• A small bag of marshmallows (optional)
  

Preparation
Mix the first 6 ingredients together. Pour the mix into a buttered 1 1/2 to 2-quart casserole dish. Now its time to make the baked topping. Mix the topping ingredients together and layer it over the sweet potatoes.

If you want to make it extra sweet and delicious, sprinkle some marshmallows on the top. Bake at 350° for 30 to 40 minutes, or until hot and browned. Let it cool and serve to your enthusiastic guests .

Serves 6 to 8.

Courtesy of about.com by Diana Rattray