Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole

INGREDIENTS
4 pounds (5 large potatoes) sweet potatoes, peeled and cut crosswise into 3/4-inch thick slices
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
4 tablespoons raw butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

PREPARATION
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange half the potato slices in 13-inch by 9-inch ceramic or glass baking dish. Sprinkle with, half the salt, and all the pepper. Dot with half the butter.

2. Arrange remaining potatoes in baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining salt, and dot with remaining butter.

3. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil; sprinkle with walnuts and bake, uncovered, 30 to 40 minutes longer until potatoes are tender, basting with syrup in baking dish 3 times during cooking. Serves 8