3 c. mashed sweet potatoes or 40 oz. can of yams
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. milk
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. butter, melted

TOPPING
1 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. flour
1/4 c. butter
3/4 c. chopped pecans or walnuts

Mix well the sweet potatoes, sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla, and butter. Put into a 9 inch square baking dish. With pastry knife blend the sugar, flour, and butter for topping and then add the nuts. Sprinkle the topping over potatoes and bake at 350 degrees for 25-35 minutes. Casserole may be made ahead but topping should not be added until ready to bake.