1 (30 oz.) can sweet potatoes, drained or 3 c. cooked sweet potatoes
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. half & half cream or evaporated milk
2 tbsp. butter, melted

Mix above ingredients in food processor or mixer until smooth. Pour into 2-quart microwave-safe casserole. Microwave on high (100 percent) power 10 to 12 minutes, gently stirring once.

TOPPING:

1/3 c. (5 1/3 tbsp.) butter
2/3 c. light brown sugar, packed
1/3 c. flour
1 c. nuts, chopped

Cut butter into sugar and flour using a pastry blender. Stir in nuts. Sprinkle over sweet potatoes. Microwave an additional 5 to 7 minutes on medium-high (70 percent) power. Serves 6.