Sooo Good Sweet Potato Casserole

Prep Time: 1½ Hours
Yields: 6 Servings

Recipe Courtesy of Toni Higgins

Ingredients for Casserole:

• 6 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 3 cups water
• 2 cups orange juice
• 1½ cups sugar
• 1 stick butter, melted
• 1 cup milk
  OR 1 (5-ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp salt
  

Method:
In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, combine potatoes, water and orange juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook until tender. Drain. Preheat oven to 300°F. In a large bowl, mash cooked potatoes. Stir in sugar, butter, milk, coconut, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, salt. Mix well. Spread into a greased 10” x 12”ovenproof casserole dish. Set aside.

Ingredients for Topping:

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• ¾ stick butter
• ½ cup flour
• powdered sugar (optional)
  

Method:
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except powdered sugar. Using a fork, stir until crumbly. Spoon crumb mixture evenly over potatoes and bake 45 minutes. Cool and dust with powdered sugar.