Aunt Heide's Yam Casserole

Name: Aunt Heide's Yam Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 1 casserole, 8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 large yams, cooked; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 beaten egg; 6 ounces canned evaporated milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring; 1 dash salt; 1/4 cup butter; 3/4 cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons flour; 1/2 cup butter

Submitted by Michigander Shawna

"This has been a staple at every family thanksgiving that I can remember. My aunt started the tradition and we just won't let her stop! It's easy to make but we generally leave it for a once a year indulgence."

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Ready In:: 55mins
Ingredients:: 12
Yields:: 1 casserole
Serves:: 8-10

ingredients

Casserole
3 large yams, cooked
¹⁄₂ cup brown sugar
¹⁄₂ cup granulated sugar
1 beaten egg
6 ounces canned evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
¹⁄₂ teaspoon maple flavoring
1 dash salt
¹⁄₄ cup butter
Topping
³⁄₄ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons flour
¹⁄₂ cup butter

directions

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Peel and mash the yams.
Mix in brown sugar, white sugar, egg, evaporated milk, vanilla, maple flavoring, salt, and butter.
Pour into greased baking dish (9" x 11" or 7" x 10" work best).
For the topping: mix together 3/4 cup brown sugar and 2 tbsp of flour.
Melt the 1 stick of butter, and pour onto the casserole.
Crumble the brown sugar and flour mixture over the top of the casserole.
Bake uncovered at 400 F for 30 - 45 minutes or until sides are brown and bubbly.