This is our mom’s sweet potato recipe. It’s sweet and rich, perfect for the holidays!
Base ingredients:
3 c canned sweet potatoes, drained
8 oz (1 cup) evaporated milk
1/2 t cinnamon
1/2 t nutmeg
1/2 t vanilla
6 T. (3/4 stick) butter, softened
1 c sugar
2 eggs
Topping ingredients:
6 T. (3/4 stick) butter
3/4 c brown sugar
1 c crushed corn flakes
1 c chopped pecans
Mix the base ingredients with a mixer or food processor until smooth. Put in a 9×13″ (or slightly smaller) Pyrex dish sprayed with Pam.
Next, mix the topping ingredients, spread on the hot sweet potatoes, and bake at 400 for 15 minutes.
Serve hot and enjoy!
