Christmas Party

[Barbara Wright]

The Milltown Historical Society had its annual Christmas party on December 18, 2007. Here is the recipe for my Sweet Potato casserole.
Sweet Potato Casserole

• 3 cups sweet potatoes, mashed
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• .
• Topping:
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 3/4 to 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/4 cup butter

PREPARATION:

Combine mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup butter eggs, vanilla, lemon juice, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg; blend well. Spoon sweet potato mixture into a buttered baking dish. Mix topping ingredients until crumbly; sprinkle over casserole.Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.
Our next scheduled meeting will be on Tuesday May 20.
All are welcome to join us at the Museum Annex on South Main St. Milltown.