Traditional Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes 
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 
• 1/4 cup butter, softened 
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 
• 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans 

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 or 350 if your pan is clear glass.  
2. Place the sweet potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven and cover with cold water.  bring to a boil.  Reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes or until very tender.  Drain and cool slightly. 
3. Place the potatoes in a large bowl.  Add everything but the pecans.  Mash with a potato masher.  Put the potato mixture in to a greased 11 x 7 inch baking pan.  
4. Sprinkle the pecans on the top.  Bake for 25 minutes. 

Serves: 8

Recipe from the kitchen of Jennifer Schwerin