Friday, February 6, 2009

Sweet Potato Casserole

This is my sister's recipe and every year I am calling her to get it because I have misplaced my recipe from last year. Now I should be able to find it.

4 cups sweet potatoes
1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup melted butter
3 eggs

Topping:

1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup flour
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup melted butter

Mix first 5 ingredients throughly and put in large baking dish. Mix topping ingredients and spread on top of sweet potatoes. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

This is more like a desert!!

Broccoli Casserole

We have been making this casserole for years and my kids still ask for it on holidays.

Cook and drain about 2 lbs. frozen broccoli.

Simmer: 2 tbs. butter, 1 small onion, 1/2 cup celery and 1 sm pkg herb seasoned Pepperidge
Farm Dressing mix and chicken broth to moisten. (can substitute water)

Sauce: 3 tbs. milk, 4 tbs flour. Make a paste, then add 1 1/2 cups milk and 1/2 pound of
Velvetta cheese - Cook until thickened

Butter a 10 x 13 baking dish

Layer Broccoli, Dressing and Cheese Sauce

Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.