INGREDIENTS
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Notice that it has no spice in the potatoes. You can add a couple of tablespoons to the potato mixture (pumpkin pie or apple pie spice, or some blend of cinnamon, ginger, etc.) but it is VERY popular just as is.
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servings - about 65- increase 1/2 for 100.
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Notice that it has no spice in the potatoes. You can add a couple of tablespoons to the potato mixture (pumpkin pie or apple pie spice, or some blend of cinnamon, ginger, etc.) but it is VERY popular just as is.
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6-7 9x13 pans
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For the crust:
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11 cups brown sugar
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4 1/4 cups flour (1 pound)
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11 cups chopped pecans
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4 cups (8 sticks) butter, melted
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Sweet potato mixture:
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11 cups sugar (about 5 pounds)
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1 tablespoon salt
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3-4 teaspoons vanilla
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30 cups mashed sweet potatoes (30 large potatoes, steamed or microwaved until tender)
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15 eggs, well beaten
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4 cups (8 sticks) butter