Sweet Potato Casserole I recipe

8 servings

1 (40 ounce) can cut sweet potatoes, undrained

1 cup white sugar

2 eggs

1/3 cup butter

1/3 cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup packed brown sugar

1 cup chopped pecans

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

1/3 cup butter, melted

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Butter a 2 quart baking dish.

Place the sweet potatoes and their liquid in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil.

Cook 15 minutes, or until tender.

Remove from heat, drain, and mash.

In a medium bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes, white sugar, eggs, 1/3 cup butter, milk, and vanilla extract.

Spread evenly into the prepared baking dish.

In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar, chopped pecans, flour, and 1/3 cup melted butter.

Sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture.

Bake 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.