Sweet Potato Casserole

• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup self-rising flour
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter
• 3 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup coconut flakes
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)

1. For the topping, in a bowl combine the brown sugar, nuts, flour, and 1/4 cup of the melted butter, and stir together with a fork; set aside.
2. Mix with a fork.
3. In a large bowl, stir together the sweet potatoes, sugar, coconut, raisins, eggs, and vanilla.
4. If the mixture seems too thick, stir in up to 1/4 cup heavy cream.
5. Spoon into a large greased casserole.
6. Spread the topping over the sweet potatoes and bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.

brown sugar, pecans, flour, butter, mashed cooked sweet potatoes, sugar, coconut flakes, raisins, eggs, vanilla, heavy cream

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sweet-potato-casserole-382070 (may not work)