Sweet Potato (Winter Squash) Casserole

by Sally M.
from Virtuous Daughters, December 2003~Volume 3, Number 9

• ¼ c. butter (softened)
• ½ c. brown sugar
• 2-3 beaten eggs
• 4 c. mashed sweet potatoes or winter squash
• 1 tsp. vanilla

Stir butter to soften; gradually add sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Fold in mashed squash/potatoes. Turn into well greased, 1 ½ to 2 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle top with topping (see below). Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes.

Topping:

• ½ c. brown sugar
• ¼ c. flour                                                                 
• ¼ c. butter                                                             
• 1 c. crushed pecans

     
Mix brown sugar with flour; cut in butter until crumbly. Cut in pecans. Sprinkle over sweet potato or squash.