Sweet Potato Casserole

By ukiahgal67

Ingredients

• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup butter, softened, divided
• 1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut (optional)
• 2 cans (29 ounces each) sweet potatoes, drained and mashed
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

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.