Buttery Sweet Potato Casserole - 2011 Thanksgiving Feast Contest Winner 3rd Place (Submitted by Dr. Kevin Davis)

This www.tasteofhome recipe won 3rd place but was disqualified because it was made by owners, Kevin & Tanya Davis. :-)  I am including it because it is such an easy receipe.  It took literally minutes to prepare and was very, very good!

Ingredients

• 2 cans (15-3/4 ounces each) sweet potatoes, drained and mashed
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Dash salt
• 
  TOPPING:
• 1 cup coarsely crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 25 crackers)
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over sweet potato mixture.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Yield: 6-8 servings.