Patti Dean

• 3 cups sweet potatoes (about 4 good sized ones)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/3 cup milk

Boil and mash potatoes. Mix in sugar, eggs, vanilla and milk. Put in 13 x 9 inch baking dish.

Topping:

• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Melt butter and mix in remaining ingredients. Sprinkle on top of potato mixture. Bake 25 minutes at 350°. Serves 10 to 12.