Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, mash the drained sweet potatoes until mostly smooth.
  737 grams sweet potatoes, drained
• Add the melted butter, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, beaten eggs, and salt to the mashed sweet potatoes. Stir until everything is well combined.
  737 grams sweet potatoes, drained
• Pour the sweet potato mixture into a shallow baking dish or a cast-iron skillet.
• In a separate small bowl, combine the melted butter for the topping, brown sugar, and flour. Use your fingers to mix until crumbly.
  737 grams sweet potatoes, drained
• Stir in the pecan pieces into the crumb mixture.
  737 grams sweet potatoes, drained
• Sprinkle the topping mixture evenly over the sweet potato casserole.
• Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until the edges are bubbling and the topping is golden brown.
• Let the casserole stand for a few minutes before serving to allow it to set slightly.