Sweet Potato Casserole

6 C. cooked, peeled, and mashed sweet potatoes or yams
2 C. sugar
2/3 C. butter, melted
4 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 C. heavy whipping cream or half-and-half

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Mix all ingredients except for cream. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Add cream and mix well. Pour into a greased 9 X 13 in. or large casserole dish. Add topping and bake 30-40 min. or until topping is golden and it is bubbling around the edges.

Topping:
2 C. brown sugar
2 C. chopped pecans or walnuts
2/3 C. all-purpose flour
1/2 C. butter, melted

Mix together with a fork; sprinkle over casserole prior to baking.