Sweet Potato Casserole

Filling:

3 large sweet potatoes

1/2 cup of milk

1 cup of white sugar

1 stick of salted butter

2 teaspoons of vanilla extract

3 large eggs beaten

Topping:

1 cup of brown sugar packed

1/2 cup of self rising flour

1 stick of salted butter (soft)

1 cup of chopped pecans

Instructions:

1. For sweet potatoes: Add peeled and cubed sweet potatoes to a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower the heat to simmer and cook until the potatoes are very tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain and cool. Mash the sweet potatoes.

2. For the filling: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 2-quart baking dish. Blend together the mashed sweet potatoes, milk, white sugar, butter, vanilla and eggs. Pour the blended mixture into your baking dish.

3. For the topping: Combine the brown sugar, self rising flour, salted butter, and chopped pecans together until the mixture clumps together. Spread the mixture on top of the sweet potatoes. Bake for 30 minutes covered and then 30 minutes uncovered. (1 hour total)

Kelly's Story: I am a Nashville lifestyle blogger and mommy of two wonderful children. When I am not running a blog, I am always looking for quick, easy recipes that will help bring my family to the kitchen table. Growing up in the small town of Bon Aqua, TN, our kitchen table was always filled with laughter and great conversation. This sweet potato casserole is the perfect combination of sweet and salty and will be the hit at any Thanksgiving event. This recipe has been passed down in our family for many generations and to be completely honest, my wonderful mom makes it the best. You can feel her love in each and every bite. We always say it should really be a dessert instead of a side dish because it is just that good. Are you looking for more easy recipes? Make sure you give my Instagram @abraidedblonde a follow! Its is filled with fashion, quick, easy recipes, and achievable beauty for any busy mom in any season!