SWEET POTATO SOUFFLE

FOR THE TOPPING:
1 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup flour
1 cup chopped pecans
1/3 stick butter
FOR THE SOUFFLE:
3 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes
1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 stick butter, melted
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp. whiskey or rum

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 2 quart casserole or baking dish.

Mix together topping ingredients; set aside.

Mix potatoes with next 6 ingredients. Pour into prepare baking dish. Cover with topping.

Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.

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KAHLUA CANDIED SWEET POTATOES

8 medium sweet potatoes
1/4 lb. melted butter
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup Kahlua

Boil potatoes (must still be firm). In a large frying pan, bring butter, sugar and Kahlua to a low boil. Add peeled, lengthwise sliced potatoes to mixture. Keep turning until hot and well coated.

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Hi Sharleen,

I know a holiday dinner isn't really time to experiment with recipes but I thought I'd post these for you in case yours doesn't turn up. Maybe substituting Irish Cream will give you something similar.

Happy Holiday Cooking!

Betsy at Recipelink.com