Sweet Potato Casserole - Ohio Eggs

Ingredients

Cooking spray

4 cups cooked peeled mashed sweet potatoes (4 to 6 large)

1 cup fat free half and half

4 larges eggs, slightly beaten

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1/2 cup butter, melted

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. SPRAY a 3-quart casserole with cooking spray; set aside.
COMBINE all ingredients except pecans in a large bowl until blended. POUR into prepared casserole.
BAKE 40 minutes. REMOVE from oven and SPRINKLE with pecans. Continue BAKING 5 to 10 minutes or until pecans are toasted.

Notes

Eggs coagulate during heating and help give this baked sweet potato dish its creamy thick texture.