3 cups mashed sweet potatoes
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup milk

In a large mixing bowl, beat together sweet potatoes, vanilla, melted butter, sugar, eggs and milk. Pour into a lightly greased 9x13-inch or 9x9-inch baking pan.

Topping:

1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 cup chopped pecans

Combine brown sugar, flour and butter until crumbly, using processor fitted with steel knife, or pastry blender. Mix in nuts. Sprinkle topping mixture over sweet potatoes. At this point, dish can be refrigerated, covered.

Bake uncovered in preheated 350°F oven for 45 to 50 minutes until browned and bubbly.