Sweet Potato Bake

Oh my word, friends. This dish is famous in our family as a holiday staple. It it a side dish? Is it a dessert? Who's to say! Regardless of what you call it this outstanding sweet potato casserole will quickly become a favorite with your family too. 

Sweet Potato Bake

Ingredients

For the filling:

1 large can sweet potatoes, drained and mashed

1 cup sugar

4 eggs

1/2 cup evaporated milk

1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 1/2 tablespoons butter

5 teaspoons vanilla

For the topping:

1 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

1/2 cup flour

1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

1/2 cup melted butter

1 teaspoon vanilla

To make 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice combine:

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ginger

1/4 teaspoon cloves

dash of nutmeg

Directions

Mix together filling ingredients. Pour into a prepared baking dish. 

In a medium bowl combine the topping ingredients. Crumble over top of potato mixture.

Bake at 350 for 35 minutes. It will be a little jiggly when done. It will firm as it cools.