Yummy Sweet Potato Casserole

4 c. sweet potato, cubed
1/2 c. white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 t. salt
4 T. butter, softened
1/2 c. milk
1/2 t. vanilla extract

1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/3 c. flour
3 T butter, softened
1/2 c. chopped pecans

1. Preheat oven 325 F (165 C). Put sweet potatoes in med. saucepan with water to cover. Cook over med. heat until tender. Drain and mash.
2. In large bowl, mix together the sweet potatoes, white sugar, eggs, salt, butter, milk and vanilla. Transfer to 9x13 inch baking dish.
3. In med. bow, mix brown sugar and flour. Cut in butter until the mixture is coarse. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle this mixture over the sweet potato mixture.
4. Bake for 30 min. or until topping is lightly brown.

Photo: Courtesy Didi Lawson