Pecan Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients:
40 oz. can sweet potatoes
2 eggs
1/4 cup soft butter
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 cup sugar

Topping:

1/3 cup melted butter
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Preparation:

Drain sweet potatoes and place in mixing bowl. Blend until smooth. Add sugar, butter and vanilla. Mix until blended. Add beaten eggs and blend well. Pour into a greased casserole.

Combine topping ingredients and mix well. Sprinkle topping on sweet potato mixture. Place in 350˚ oven and heat for 30 minutes.

Serving Suggestion:

Great served with the traditional turkey dinner on Thanksgiving.

History:

Rick had Spaghettini Restaurant cater a Thanksgiving dinner at his home in Long Beach. Pecan Sweet Potatoes were part of the menu. This is Spaghettini’s recipe – thanks to Rick.