Here’s a delicious side that Susanna and her mother served in Susanna’s Midnight Ride at General Cornwallis’ request while quartering at Bollingbrook Plantation.. A small effort to keep an enemy general happy, right? That’s especially true for Cornwallis, infamous for burning down family homesteads upon departure. This recipe comes straight from the North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission via a historic Colonial Inn in Hillsborough, NC.Serves 10
Ingredients6 medium North Carolina sweet potatoes1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 cup butter3 eggs1/2 cup crushed pineapple1 cup sugar1/2 cup grated coconut1 1/2 cups milkmore grated coconut for garnishDirectionsBoil sweet potatoes until softened. Peel and mash.Season with cinnamon, nutmeg, and butter.Beat eggs and add to potatoes.Combine with remaining ingredients.Pour into a greased 9×13-inch or 3-quart casserole.Bake in a 350 degree F. oven until light brown, about 1 hour.Top with a sprinkle of coconut. Nutrition Information per 1/2 Cup Serving: Calories 335; Protein 5g; Carbohydrates 45g; (53% calories from Carbs); Dietary Fiber 3g; Total Fat: 16g (41% calories from fat); Vitamin A 173 RE; Vitamin C 20mg. |
