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Sweet Potato Yum Yum Casserole

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 that has been sprayed with Pam. 
 
Next, mix the topping ingredients, and spread on the hot sweet potatoes and bake at 400 for 15 minutes. 
Serve hot and enjoy!

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