Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

Published: June 02, 2012

Ingredients

1	cup pecans, chopped
1	cup light brown sugar, packed
⅓	cup all-purpose flour
½	cup butter, softened, divided
¼	cup sweetened flaked coconut (optional)
2	cans (29 ounces each) sweet potatoes, drained and mashed
¾	cup granulated sugar
2	eggs
½	cup milk
1	teaspoon vanilla extract
½	teaspoon salt

Directions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 3-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.

2.In a medium bowl, combine pecans, brown sugar, flour, 1/4 cup butter, and the coconut, if desired; mix until crumbly then set aside.

3.In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients, including remaining 1/4 cup butter; mix well.
Spoon into casserole dish and sprinkle evenly with pecan mixture.

4.Bake 45 to 50 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.