Bring a large pot of water to a boil and preheat oven to 350.

Peel and dice sweet potatoes into large chunks

Boil sweet potato chunks until fork tender - about 10 minutes.

Drain potatoes, then place them back in the large pot with all the other ingredients.

Using a hand mixer, blend until potatoes reach desired consistancy.

In a small bowl, combine all topping inredients until pecans are well coated.

Place sweet potatoes into an oven safe dish and top with pecans.

Bake until topping is browned - about 15 minutes.