Sweet Potato Soufflé

Prep Methods/Techniques
Cuisine
Course
Servings 8
Soufflé
  • 2 large cans sweet potatoes, mashed (2 to 4 cups)
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs, well beaten
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
    • Topping
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter (3/4 stick)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup crushed corn flakes
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
Method
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the soufflé ingredients and mix well. Turn into a casserole and bake for 30 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, combine all the topping ingredients. Spread over sweet potatoes and bake an additional 10 to 12 minutes. Serve warm.
Cook's Notes
Advance Prep
Can be made several hours ahead of time and reheated just before serving.
Source/Adapted From
Virginia Lathrop