Grandma Carol'S Southern Sweet Potato Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Filling:
4 (15.5 ounce) cans mashed sweet potatoes
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup butter, softened

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Stir mashed sweet potatoes, white sugar, 1/2 cup butter, milk, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla together in a large bowl until smooth; transfer to a casserole dish.
Mix brown sugar, pecans, coconut, and 1/2 cup butter in a bowl; spread atop the filling.
Bake casserole in preheated oven until topping is golden brown, about 30 minutes.