Sweet Potato Carmel Casserole

I added pecans instead of dates (only on half as my mom didn't want the pecans) and next  time I will sprinkle brown sugar on top.  YUM

Sweet Potato Carmel Casserole

Yields: 6 Servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup Evaporated milk
1 Egg
3 cups Sweet potatoes mashed, cooked
3 tablespoons Butter
8 ounce Dates
1/2 cup Maple Syrup
1/4 cup Butter

  Instructions
Add milk and egg to mashed sweet potatoes. Beat well until a smooth paste is formed. Melt 3 tbsp. butter in a frying pan. Add dates and saute for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add Sweet potato mixture and blend until dates are dispersed. Place in large casserole dish.

to prepare topping, heat maple syrup and 1/4 c butter until butter is melted. Pour over top of the casserole. Bake at 400° for 40 minutes. Serve topped with a dollop of sour cream and garnished with whole, pitted dates. Makes 6 generous servings.


** I would replace dates with pecans**