Now, my mind works in odd ways some times. (OK - I know what you are thinking...) But, ever since I decided to make this recipe I have wondered about the difference between sweet potatoes and yams. So I finally 'googled' it.
Many people use these terms interchangeably assuming that they are one in the same vegetable. But, I learned that they are in fact two very different species!
A Yam is a starchy tuber that is mainly grown in Africa, Asia and New Guinea.

The Sweet Potato, on the other hand, is what is commonly grown and sold in North America.

It is this latter vegetable that I love! (I have never tried a true yam.) And in Ann's wonderful recipe it is to die for. So I made it for the first time yesterday and it was delicious and I just have to share it with you. So here goes :)

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE
4-6 large sweet potatoes
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
3/4 tsp. salt
5 Tbsp. butter
3/4 cup evaporated milk
Bake yams in oven until very soft. Let cool slightly. Peel baked yams and cut into chunks. Add remaining ingredients and mix until smooth. Put into casserole dish or 9x13 pan.
Topping:
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup flour
1 cup chopped walnuts
3 Tbsp. softened butter
Mix topping ingredients together and sprinkle on top of potato mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes. (Note: The potato mixture does puff up a bit during cooking, so allow some room at the top of your dish for expansion.) Enjoy!
I wish all my Canadian family and friends a wonderful Thanksgiving. Blessings to each of you!

3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
3/4 tsp. salt
5 Tbsp. butter
3/4 cup evaporated milk
Bake yams in oven until very soft. Let cool slightly. Peel baked yams and cut into chunks. Add remaining ingredients and mix until smooth. Put into casserole dish or 9x13 pan.
Topping:
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup flour
1 cup chopped walnuts
3 Tbsp. softened butter
Mix topping ingredients together and sprinkle on top of potato mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes. (Note: The potato mixture does puff up a bit during cooking, so allow some room at the top of your dish for expansion.) Enjoy!
I wish all my Canadian family and friends a wonderful Thanksgiving. Blessings to each of you!

MMM I love sweet potatoes. I too thought they were one in the same so I thank you for the little tidbit of knowledge.
ReplyDeleteOh, this does sound good! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds so yummy! I love my sweet potatoes done as baked fries with a spicey mayo!
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