Nonni’s Sweet Potatoes

Recipe from Anna’s grandmother (Ray’s mother) who they all called “Nonni”. Anna’s family makes this recipe every Thanksgiving.

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Nonni's Sweet Potatoes

  • Total time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
  • Servings: 1 9x13 Pan

Ingredients

  • 3-4 Extra Large Cans of Sweet Potatoes (preferably Princella brand)
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 3/4 Cup Milk
  • 3 Tbsp Butter
  • 1 Grapefruit, cut in half and sectioned
  • Brown Sugar

Directions

  • 1)

    Preheat oven to 350°F.

  • 2)

    Open the cans of sweet potatoes and drain off juice. Trim potatoes if needed. Put potatoes in a large mixing bowl.

  • 3)

    Beat the eggs and add to potatoes.

  • 4)

    Mix together the sugar, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon, Add to potatoes.

  • 5)

    Heat milk and butter until melted. Add to potatoes and mix all ingredients together.

  • 6)

    Butter or grease a 9×13 casserole pan.

  • 7)

    Spoon half of the potatoes into the pan, spread evenly. Top with half of a sectioned grapefruit and juice and sprinkle with brown sugar.

  • 8)

    Layer the other half of the potatoes and top with the other half of the sectioned grapefruit and juice and sprinkle with brown sugar.

  • 9)

    Bake uncovered for 45 minutes.

Notes

A 15.5oz can contains approximately 2 cups of sweet potatoes. One cup of canned sweet potatoes equals one medium-sized, cooked, fresh sweet potato.