GRANNY'S ALABAMA SWEET POTATOES
I've never liked sweet potatoes. My son's great grandmother made these when he was little and insisted I try them. Unlike most casseroles, they have a hint of coconut that isn't overpowering and I love them. Everyone else seems to also. They have become a staple in our home on holidays now and remind me of what a sweet,...
Provided by Heather Hacker
Categories Side Casseroles
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Boil sweet potatoes until they are soft. Peel and mash while they are still hot. In a large bowl, Mix potatoes, 1 stick of butter (cut it into cubes and it will melt nicely), coconut, beaten eggs, vanilla, 1/2 cup of the brown sugar and the white sugar.
- 2. In a separate bowl, melt the other stick of butter and add the remaining brown sugar, the chopped pecans, and the corn flakes. Mix well. Note: I double this step because I really like the crunchy stuff.
- 3. Grease a 9x13 baking dish with butter or spray or whatever you like to use. I use a casserole dish and butter. Put in potatoes. Layer crunchy topping on top of the potatoes and bake at 325 until bubbly and golden brown. Usually about 30 minutes.
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Alex Wilson
[email protected]These sweet potatoes were delicious! I loved the combination of the sweet glaze and the savory potatoes.
Ana M
[email protected]These sweet potatoes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think I might try making them again with less sugar.
Salahudeen King
[email protected]I'm glad I tried this recipe. It was a nice change from my usual sweet potato dishes.
Some Life
[email protected]These sweet potatoes were just okay. I've had better.
Onukwugha Lilian
[email protected]These sweet potatoes were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.
Justin Coleman
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe.
Layomi Adekile
[email protected]These sweet potatoes were a disappointment. They were dry and bland.
Likhanye
[email protected]The glaze on these sweet potatoes was a little too thick, but the potatoes themselves were cooked perfectly.
sharan stibbins
[email protected]These sweet potatoes were a little too sweet for my taste, but my family loved them.
Adeshina Emmanuel
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of sweet potatoes, but these were amazing! The glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Kyakunzire Joan
[email protected]These sweet potatoes are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time, too.
Tanzid Hasan
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a winner. The sweet potatoes are always cooked perfectly, and the glaze is delicious.
Lakshman Jayakodi
[email protected]These sweet potatoes were a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! They were so moist and flavorful, and the brown sugar glaze was the perfect finishing touch.