"I have used this Southern Living recipe for years at my Thanksgiving dinners. It calls for two separate toppings to be placed diagonally across the top. You can use either or both -- the marshmallow topping is popular with the kids while the cornflake/pecan topping is more an adult preference. Enjoy!..."
INGREDIENTS
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4 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes
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1 cup sugar (I use brown sugar)
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1/4 cup milk (or half and half)
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 1/4 cups cornflake cereal, crushed
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1/4 cup pecans, chopped
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1 tablespoon butter, melted
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1 1/2 cups marshmallows, miniature