THE BEST SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F degrees. In a large bowl, mash the sweet potatoes and stir in melted butter, milk, sugar, vanilla extract and beaten eggs. Stir until combined well.

Step 2

Pour sweet potato mixture into a 2-quart (8-inch square) baking dish.

Step 3

In a bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, flour and chopped pecans. Use a fork or your fingers until mixture becomes small crumbles.

Step 4

Sprinkle crumbles over sweet potato mixture.

Step 5

Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes until topping is golden brown. Let casserole cool for at least 15-20 minutes before serving. This is important as the casserole will set-up as it cools.