44.5ozcanned sweet potatoes1 large can (29 oz) and 1 small can (15.5 oz), already peeled
2eggs
1/4cupbrown sugar
1/4cupbutter, saltedmelted
1tspsalt
1tspcinnamon
1cuporange juiceI used reconsituted
Topping:
1cuppecan halves
1/2cupbrown sugar
1/4cupmelted butter
Instructions
Drain and mash canned sweet potatoes to your desired consistency.
Into mashed sweet potatoes beat in eggs, brown sugar, butter, salt and cinnamon.
Add orange juice until mixture is moist and fluffy.
Put in 1 1/2 - 2 qt. baking dish.
If making ahead you can refrigerate at this point.
Before baking arrange pecan halves on top, sprinkle with brown sugar and drizzle butter over top. Bake uncovered in 375 oven for 20 minutes or until heated through.
Notes
Not only is this recipe delicious but it is a great make ahead dish which helps cut down on the work and stress of the actual day.
Make it a day or two ahead of time and just keep it covered in your refrigerator.
Warm it in the oven when ready to serve and you will have a perfectly delicious sweet potato casserole.