Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet potato casserole.  As a kid, I really disliked the stuff.  Every year I'd be encouraged to try some, just in case my tastes changed.  Well, it does happen.  My tastes began to change, and even though I can't say I was really crazy about sweet potatoes, they weren't bad either.

Well, I normally host Thanksgiving and decided that because I was in that position of *ahem* power, that meant I got to make the sweet potatoes.  I was determined to find a sweet potato casserole recipe that wasn't sickeningly sweet and/or covered in marshmallows.  *Yuck*.

This recipe was a keeper.  Not only did I enjoy it, but my family really enjoyed it, too.   As a matter of fact, Reilly has already asked if I'm making it again this year.  I put her little mind at ease and assured her that I would...

Sweet Potato Casserole

3 C sweet potatoes, mashed

1/3 C sucanat

2 eggs, beaten

1/4 C butter, melted

1/2 C milk

1 t vanilla

1/2 t cinnamon

2/3 C sucanat

1/3 C whole wheat

3 T butter

1 C walnuts, chopped

1. Preheat oven to 350°.  Butter 9x9 pan with thin layer to prevent casserole from sticking.
2. In a large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, sucanat, eggs, melted butter, milk, cinnamon and vanilla. Pour into prepared casserole dish.
3. Mix together the sucanat, flour,butter and walnuts; sprinkle over casserole.
4. Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes.