Candied Yams Casserole with Pecans

This recipe was given from a friend of mine. She has been using this recipe for 10-plus years. It is absolutely easy. Great for Thanksgiving or for any time of the year. Let the casserole cool and serve with whipped topping.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 821 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 2 eggs, beaten
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup whole milk
• 1 ½ cups brown sugar
• ½ cup salted butter, softened
• 1 (40 ounce) can cut yams, drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.

Step 2

Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Step 3

Put yams in a microwave safe bowl; heat in the microwave oven until softened, about 75 seconds.

Step 4

Transfer cooked yams to a large mixing bowl; add white sugar, milk, 1/2 cup butter, and eggs and beat with a hand mixer until smooth. Pour the yam mixture into the prepared baking dish.

Step 5

Mix brown sugar, pecans, 1/2 cup butter, and flour together in a bowl with a wooden spoon until crumbly, sprinkle over the yam mixture to cover.