Ingredients

Base

    * 7 cups cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
    * 1 cup sugar
    * 3/4 cup butter
    * 2 eggs, well beaten
    * 1/3 cup milk
    * 1 teaspoon vanilla

Topping

    * 3/4 butter, melted
    * 1 cup light brown sugar
    * 1/2 cup flour
    * 1 cup pecans, chopped

Procedure

   1. Blend base until creamy.
   2. Mix topping in a bowl.
   3. Pour the sweet potato a large casserole dish.
   4. Sprinkle on topping and bake at 350 degrees until top crisps and hardens.

Notes, tips, and variations

    * Other nuts can be used in the topping, almonds or peanuts serve admirably.