Recipe By : Alex Patout
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetables
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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5 Sweet potatoes or yams
1/2 c Butter -- softened
1/2 c Sugar
2 Eggs -- beaten
1 ts Vanilla
1/3 c Milk
1/2 c Heavy cream
1 c Light brown sugar
1/3 c Butter -- melted
1 c Pecans -- chopped
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Peel and boil sweet potatoes in a covered saucepan until tender,
about 20 minutes. Drain and mash. Mix in the softened butter,
sugar, vanilla, and milk. Pour into a baking dish or casserole.
Bring cream to simmer in a small saucepan. Add brown sugar and stir
until dissolved. Cook over medium heat to soft ball stage, 235 F.
Remove from heat and beat in butter and pecans. Pour over sweet
potato mixture.
All of the above may be done up to 2 days in advance and stored in
the fridge. Then just heat in the oven until bubbling hot and enjoy.
