5 c. mashed sweet potatoes
1/2-1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
8 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. milk
1/2-1 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. flour
1 c. chopped pecans

NOTE: When using this recipe as a side dish, cut the sugars to half.

Bake 3 sweet potatoes or large yams at 350 degrees until soft. Remove from oven and peel. Mash with fork and measure. In a large mixing bowl, blend potatoes, white sugar, salt, eggs, vanilla, 3 tablespoons butter and milk until smooth. Pour into greased casserole.

In smaller bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, remaining butter and nuts together with your hands. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Serves 8-10.