Special Sweet Potatoes
I’m not 100% sure where this recipe came from, but I think Julia Harmon gave it to us to use at a Mission’s Banquet back in the 80’s. What I do know is that it quickly became a favorite in our family. Mother wanted to serve it every Thanksgiving and Christmas. Ever-Lovin’ loves sweet potatoes, and this recipe pleases him – so it pleases me. Don’t get me wrong, this recipe is my favorite sweet potato recipe. Another person crazy for these sweet potatoes is BB, so naturally I made them for her birthday luncheon. Believe me – they are easy to make and delicious. Here is an added bonus, your house will smell divine.
I do think the original recipe called for 1 cup of sugar, but 1/2 cup is sweet enough for me. Also, I have been known to use a little more sweet potatoes than the recipe calls for. I use my trusty food processor to grate the pealed raw sweet potatoes or yams, and if there is a little more than 2 cups, I just add them. What am I suppose to do with left-over grated sweet potatoes? It pains me to throw precious sweet potatoes away. I am here to tell you – it really doesn’t matter.
I think I doubled the recipe for the party.
Try this recipe. It is not just for the holidays.
Blessings to you and yours,
Special Sweet Potatoes
By Published: May 20, 2012
- Yield: 6-8 Servings
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45-50 mins
- Ready In: 60 mins
Grated raw sweet potatoes are the basic ingredient for this delicious casserole. It is easy and always a crowd pleaser.
Ingredients
- 2 extra large eggs
- 1/2 cups sugar use up to 1/2 cup more sugar if you like it sweeter
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup butter melted, 1 stick
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg I like to use freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 cups raw pealed sweet potato grated and packed into the measuring; about 2 medium cup
Instructions
- Grease a 9X13 casserole. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Beat together until light the eggs, sugar and salt.
- Add evaporated milk, melted butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well.
- Stir in grated sweet potatoes
- Pour into the greased casserole dish and bake in the preheated 350 degree oven for 45-50 minutes.