Sweet Potato Casserole

 Sweet Potatoes:

3 medium sweet potatoes, baked and mashed

1 1/4 cups sugar

2 large eggs, beaten

12 tablespoons melted butter, divided

1 cup milk

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Topping:

3/4 cup crushed corn flakes

1/2 cup chopped nuts

1/2 cup brown sugar

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.  Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish.  In a large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, 6 tablespoons melted butter, milk, nutmeg and cinnamon.  Mix well and pour into the baking dish.  Bake for 20 minutes.

While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the topping.  In a small bowl, combine the corn flakes, nuts, brown sugar, and the remaining 6 tablespoons melted butter.  Sprinkle on top of the baked sweet potatoes and bake for an additional 10 minutes.  Serve hot.