Sweet Potato Casserole

11/18/2003

3 pounds medium-size sweet potatoes

1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

3 tablespoons butter, softened

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup milk

2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar

In large saucepan, cook sweet potatoes in boiling salted water to cover. Simmer until tender, about 15 minutes; drain. Peel sweet potatoes and mash. Stir in 1/2 cup brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; mix well. Blend in milk. Pour seasoned sweet potato mixture into buttered 11/2-quart casserole dish or buttered individual bakers. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar. Bake in center of oven to 400 degrees for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Yield: 6 servings