*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Sweet Potato Casserole

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Casseroles                       Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   6                    Sweet potatoes
     1/2   c            Butter
   5 1/4   oz           Can evaporated milk
                        Orange zest -- grated
     1/4   c            Sherry
     1/2   c            Brown sugar
   2                    Egg whites
   1       c            Pecans -- chopped
   3       tb           Butter -- melted

  Cook potatoes in as little boiling water as possible until tender.
  While still hot, peel. Place in a large mixing bowl and mash well.
  Beat with an electric mixer at medium speed and gradually add
  butter, milk, orange zest, sherry, and brown sugar. Beat egg whites
  until stiff and gently fold into potato mixture. Pour into buttered
  casserole dish. Sprinkle top with chopped pecans that have been
  mixed with melted butter. Bake at 350 F for apprximately 30 minutes.
 

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