hi and sweet potato recipe

[caitycaity]

I'm new to this board, but I lurk here all the time and have tried some of the great recipes posted here!

Since I got married, I am trying to cook more instead of just throwing in a frozen dinner. It's hard to find the time, but I really do love to cook (especially with all of my new cooking appliances that I got as wedding presents!)

Anyways, I was putting together a menu for Christmas dinner and I came across my grandmother's sweet potato recipe. Our family usually has this for Thankgiving, but it is SO good that I'm having it for Christmas too. I thought you all might enjoy this, and I don't think my grandma would mind.

Enjoy! (the notes are from my mom)

1 16 oz. can of sweet potatoes in light syrup or water, drained (cut up or mashed if desired, I usually mash them)
1 16 oz. jar of chunky, homestyle applesauce
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Mix the following and cut in the butter
1 t. cinnamon (think I used a more)
3/4 c. oatmeal
3/4 c. dark brown sugar (I'm sure light brown is ok too)
4 T. flour
1/3 c. butter or margarine

layer about 1/2 of the applesauce in the bottom of a 1 1/2 qt. baking dish
add a layer of about 1/2 half sweet potatoes
sprinkle about half of the cinnamon mixture

repeat layers (cinnamon should be on top), bake at 350 for 30 to 40 minutes.

 

[linny172]

I have made this before and it is really good, even my sister who doesn't like sweet potato's liked this.

 

[caitycaity]

i must admit i'm not a big sweet potato fan, but you're right this is really good. i wonder if it's a michigan/midwest thing? (i see that's where you're from.) my grandma lives in michigan.

 

[Harley Chick]

Thanks, it sounds great. This Thanksgiving was the first time I tried sweet pototoes. I was surprised they were so good. I'm gonna give this a try.