Ruth's Chris Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients

CRUST

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans preferred)
• 1/4 cup butter (melted)

SWEET POTATO MIXTURE

• 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes (can use canned to save time, just drain)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 eggs (well beaten)
• 1/2 cup butter, melted (1/2 cup)

Directions

1. 1

   Combine brown sugar, flour, nuts and butter in mixing bowl. Set aside.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

3. 3

   Combine sweet potatoes, sugar, salt, vanilla, eggs and butter in a mixing bowl in the order listed. Mix thoroughly.

4. 4

   Pour mixture into buttered baking dish.

5. 5

   Sprinkle the surface of the sweet potato mixture evenly with the crust mixture.

6. 6

   Bake for 30 minutes. Allow to set at least 30 minutes before serving.