Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
1 cup

sugar

1/2 brown, 1/2 white

2 cup

sweet potatoes

cooked, peeled, and mashed

3 cup

milk

4 unit

eggs

beaten

0.5 tsp

salt

2 tsp

cinnamon

1 unit

unbaked pie shell

large

Step 1
~10 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2
~10 min

In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of sugar (1/2 brown and 1/2 white), 2 cups of cooked, peeled, and mashed sweet potatoes, and 3 cups of milk.

Step 3
~10 min

Beat 4 eggs and add them to the sweet potato mixture.

Step 4
~10 min

Add 1/2 tsp. of salt and 2 tsp. of cinnamon to the mixture.

Step 5
~10 min

Stir all ingredients together until well combined.

Step 6
~10 min

Pour the mixture into one large unbaked pie shell or two smaller ones.

Step 7
~10 min

Bake for approximately 1 hour, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer flavor, add a tablespoon of butter to the filling.

To prevent the crust from burning, cover the edges with foil during the last 20 minutes of baking.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm or at room temperature

Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coffee
Vanilla Ice Cream

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southern United States

Cultural Significance

Commonly served during Thanksgiving and Christmas

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Holiday
Family Gathering

Popularity Score

75/100