Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. cooked mashed sweet potato
1 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. soft margarine
2 eggs, separated
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. evaporated milk
1/4 c. sugar
1 unbaked 10-inch pie shell
whipped topping (optional)

Preparation

Combine sweet potatoes, brown sugar, margarine, egg yolks, spices and salt in a large mixing bowl; beat until light and fluffy.
Add evaporated milk; mix until combined.
Beat egg whites until foamy; gradually add sugar, beating until stiff.
Fold into potato mixture.
Pour filling into pie shell.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 10 minutes; reduce heat to 350\u00b0 and bake additional 45 to 50 minutes or until set.
Cool.
Top with whipped cream if desired.