My Dear Sister, Gail's Sweet Potato Casserole!

3 c mashed sweet potatoes                          Topping
1 c sugar
1/2 t salt                                                     1 c brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten                                             1/2 c flour
1/4 c butter softened                                     1/4 c butter softened, NOT melted                                           
1/2 c milk                                                    1 c chopped nuts
1/2 t vanilla
                                                                   work together until crumbly and
mix well, place in 9x13 pan                            sprinkle on top of potatoes

Bake 350 for 30ish mins for a single recipe, about an hour for a doubled recipe.

So...3 cups is one of those tall cans sweet pots. (Like a hi-C size) I don't measure them, just open, drain and mash.

I always make a double batch, there'd be revolt if I didn't.  Just remember that you DON'T have to double the topping since a double batch of pots still goes in a 9x13.
If you're having some other potato too, a double batch should be fine.  If this will be the only potato, maybe 2 pans of double batch. Don't even think of making a single batch for 26 people. Also these freeze beautifully.  You can freeze them in the pan, or in ziploc bags if freezer space is a problem.  Freeze the topping in a small ziploc bag and place on pots just before going in the oven.

And now for my best Thanksgiving tip EVER......drumroll........do the turkey a day or two ahead !!!  It's the BEST!! It's not hogging up the oven, that greasy mess is cleaned up, the carcass has been dealt with and you're not waiting forever on a turkey that won't get done while everyone is starving!  Whew! How's that for a reason or two?!=)

So here's what I do...roast it, let it rest for a while, then carve it.  Place it in a pan (usually a 9x13) and then pour a can or two of chicken broth over it.  Cover tightly with foil and stick in the fridge. Then just heat(still tightly covered w/ foil) for 30-40 mins at 350, or at whatever temp your side dishes are baking, and lift out of the broth and place on your serving platter.  I WILL NEVER roast a turkey on the day we will eat it. EVER. This is so easy.

For 26 people , you might want to do two unless you're having some other meat. If that's the case, as you carve, put white meat in one pan and the dark in another. Easy, peasy, lemon, squeezy. =)