2 lg. cans sweet potatoes or yams, drained
1 c. sugar
4 eggs, well beaten
1 c. milk
1 tsp. salt
1 stick butter
2 tsp. vanilla

TOPPING:

2 c. brown sugar
2/3 c. flour
2/3 c. melted butter
2 c. pecans (optional)

Mash well the sweet potatoes or yams (can cook your own). With mixer, add 1 cup sugar to potatoes and 4 well-beaten eggs, milk, salt, 1 stick butter and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Mix well, pour into greased 11x15 inch baking dish.

Mix together all topping ingredients and spread on top of sweet potatoes. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until set. If it browns too fast, cover with foil.