Sweet Potato Souffle

by Sarah
from Virtuous Daughters, September 2011~Volume 11, Number 6

A tasty side dish that can be “dressy” enough for company! Yields: 10-12 Servings

Soufflé:

• 3 c. sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed
• 1 c. sugar             
• 1 stick butter
• 2 eggs   
• 1 tsp. vanilla flavoring

Topping:

• 1 c. brown sugar               
• 1/3 c. butter
• 1/3 c. flour          
• 1 c. pecans (or substitute oatmeal)
• 1 tsp. vanilla

Mix together first five ingredients in a medium sized bowl. Put in greased dish, 8 ½ by 8 ½ inches. Mix together remaining ingredients, adding just enough milk to make the mixture creamy.  Spoon on top of sweet potatoes mixture. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes. All ingredients can be doubled to make a large dish (9x12).