Southern Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients

• 5 sweet potatoes, mashed
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

CRUNCHY TOPPING

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup corn flakes, crushed
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Directions

1. 1

   Note for quick method of cooking sweet potatoes -- I put the sweet potatoes in a baking dish and add 1/4 cup of water. Put a lid on and microwave for approximately 20 minutes. After they have cooled, peel and mash.

2. 2

   Mix all 8 ingredients for sweet potato mixture. Pour into a greased casserole dish. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 35 minutes and see below for crunchy topping.

3. 3

   Mix all 4 ingredients for topping and sprinkle over potatoes. Bake for an additional 8 minutes and remove from oven.

4. 4

   Enjoy!