Sweet Potato Casserole

I got this recipe from my sister years ago. It has been passed around quite a bit. It's a standard at our holiday gatherings. Everyone always raves about this dish. I have finally gotten around to posting it.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 6  sweet potatoes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2  eggs
• 0.5 (3 1/2ounce) can  shredded coconut
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1⁄2 cup  melted butter (1 stick)

• TOPPING

• 1⁄2 cup  melted butter (1 stick)
• 1  cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 1  cup pecans

Directions

1. Boil potates 20-30 minutes.
2. Mash with electric mixer.
3. Add cinnamon, eggs, coconut, sugar, milk and 1 stick of butter.
4. Pour into lightly greased 9x12 baking dish.
5. Mix topping ingredients and sprinkle on top of potatoes.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes.