*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                      Grandma's Sweet Potato Souffle

Recipe By     : Sara Ellison
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Potatoes                         Holiday Treats
                Family Recipes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  cup           sugar
     1/4  cup           butter or margarine -- melted
     1/2  cup           light corn syrup
   2                    eggs
   4      large         sweet potatoes -- cooked & mashed
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
     1/2  teaspoon      cinnamon
     1/2  teaspoon      ginger
     1/2  teaspoon      nutmeg
                        Topping:
     1/2  cup           firmly packed light brown sugar
     1/3  cup           all-purpose flour
     1/3  cup           butter or margarine
   1      cup           pecans -- chopped

1. Combine sugar, butter, syrup, and eggs.  Add salt, cinnamon, ginger, 
and nutmeg.  Beat with mixer until fluffy.  Stir in mashed potatoes.  
Spoon mixture into a greased 2-quart baking dish.

2. Prepare topping:  Mix all topping ingredients together in a small 
bowl until crumbly.

3. Sprinkle topping over potato mixture and bake in 350 degree oven for 
30 minutes.

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NOTES : You can use canned sweet potatoes.  Just drain, omit spices, 
but do add the salt.