Showing posts with label sweet potatoes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sweet potatoes. Show all posts

Monday, November 19, 2007

Mashed Potatoes

Everybody needs a plain old fashioned mashed potatoes recipe, right?

Old Fashioned Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients


2 pounds small red potatoes, quartered
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup sour cream
salt and pepper to taste
Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add potatoes, and cook until tender but still firm, about 10 minutes. Drain, and place in a large bowl.
  2. Combine potatoes with butter, milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Mash together until smooth and creamy.

Monday, November 12, 2007

Sweet Potato Casserole

Another excellent sweet potato recipe for all to enjoy on Thanksgiving or anytime!

Sweet Potato Casserole

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 cups cooked mashed sweet potatoes

  • Topping
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions:

Beat eggs, granulated sugar, and 3/4 cup butter. Add milk and vanilla. Combine with the mashed sweet potatoes; spoon into a greased 2-quart casserole. Combine brown sugar, flour, 2 tablespoons softened butter, and pecans, mixing until crumbly; sprinkle over sweet potatoes.