Sweet Potato-Praline Casserole

5 c. cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
1/3 c. melted butter
1/2 c. white sugar
1/3 c. packed lt. brown sugar
1/3 c. cream
1 t. vanilla
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. nutmeg (optional)

Topping
1/4 c. butter, softened
3 T. flour
3/4 c. packed lt. brown sugar
1/2 c. chopped pecans

In a large mixing bowl, stir together the mashed potatoes, melted butter, beaten eggs, white and brown sugars, and cream. Stir well. Add salt, spices, and vanilla. Stir well.
Spread mixture into a greased 2-quart rectangular baking dish or casserole dish.

In a small bowl stir together the pecans, brown sugar, flour. Cut in butter with pastry blender until well blended. Sprinkle over potato mixture.

Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes or till baked in center. Insert knife in middle to test for doneness.

This recipe is courtesy of my friend Kay Black. I thought I would go ahead and post it in the spirit of the holiday since we will be enjoying this dish around our table tomorrow. This casserole converted me to sweet potatoes. Our thanksgiving dinner isn't complete without it!

Enjoy! - S