Pecan Sweet Potato Bake

I've recently started to like the taste of sweet potatoes, and this is one dish that got me hooked. It is from Taste of Home.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 3  cups sweet potatoes, mashed
• 2  eggs
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup half-and-half cream
• 1⁄4 cup butter, softened
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt

• Topping

• 1⁄2 cup  packed brown sugar
• 2  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 cup butter, cold
• 1⁄2 cup pecans, chopped

Directions

1. In large mixing bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; beat until light and fluffy.
2. Transfer to a greased 11-inch by 7-inch by 2-inch baking dish.
3. For topping, combine the brown sugar and flour in a bowl; cut in butter until crumbly.
4. Fold in pecans.
5. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture.
6. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.