Linda's Sweet Potato Casserole

By prairiemama

These aren't as sweet as the more traditional marsh
mallow topped recipes.

Photo:greggsgrocerygazette.blogspot.com

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh sweet potatoes* or 56 oz canned sweet
• potatoes
• 1/2 cup biscuit mix
• 1 cup brown sugar, divided
• 1/2 cup cold butter
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup pecan pieces

Preparation

Step 1

1. Peel sweet potatoes, cut into 1/4 inch slices
2. Cook in pan with 1 cup water over medium heat for
20-30 minutes or until soft
3. Drain well*put in blender & puree until smooth
4. In medium bowl, stir together the biscuit mix and 1/2
cup brown sugar; cut in butter (using a food
processor, pastry blender or your fingers) until
crumbly
5. Put half in a greased casserole; reserve remaining
crumbs
6. Place sliced potatoes, or puree, over crumbs. In a
small bowl, stir together sour cream and 1/2 cup
brown sugar; spoon over potatoes
7. Stir pecans into remaining crumbs; sprinkle over top.
8. Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes or until streusel
topping is golden brown