4cupsmashed sweet potatoesor 40 oz can of yams drained
1/2cupsugar
2eggs
1/2cupmilk
1/2teaspoonsalt
3tablespoonsbuttermelted
1teaspoonvanilla
Topping
3/4cupbrown sugar
1/2cup flour
5tablespoonsbuttersoftened
1cuppecansoptional
Instructions
Mix all ingredients in potato mixture well. Pour into a buttered 2 1/2 quart or 8 x 8" square baking dish.
Mix all topping ingredients. Crumble topping evenly over potato mixture.
Bake at 350°F for 35 - 45 minutes uncovered.
Notes
We could not tell a difference in taste between canned yams and freshly boiled and mashed sweet potatoes.
Dish may be prepared up 2-3 days ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. Allow dish to warm up on the counter for 30 to 60 minutes before baking to avoid cracking the dish while baking.