Sweet Potato Bake

3 cups peeled, cooked, and mashed sweet potatoes or yams (about 1 1/2 pounds raw)
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup half-half or milk

Topping:
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup pecans, chopped
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoon butter, melted

1. Preheat the oven to 325F. Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
2. Combine the sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the cream and mix well. Pour into the casserole dish.
3. Mix the topping ingredients together in a small bowl with a fork. Sprinkle evenly over the
top of the casserole.
4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the potatoes are hot and the topping is golden.
Serve 8