Ruth's Sweet Potato Casserole

Here is my mother's sweet potato casserole recipe. This is lighter than the Sweet Potato Souffle that I make - but it is still delicious! Give it a try.

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

3 cups mashed sweet potatoes
1/4 cup butter
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs

Combine the above ingredients and pour into a baking dish. Follow the directions below for the topping:

Topping Ingredients
1 cup coconut
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cuup chopped pecans
1/4 cup flour

Mix topping ingredients well and sprinkle over the potatoes. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.