Yummy Yam Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 4 pounds yams
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 6 ounces pecan halves
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup melted butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 55 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• poke yams in several places with a fork, then cook them on high power in microwave oven until heated through and soft, about 20 minutes. when cooled, remove skins and place the yams in a large bowl.
• beat yams until smooth. then beat in one egg at a time, blending after each addition. stir in 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/8 cup melted butter, salt, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg; beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
• transfer mixture to an ungreased 3 quart casserole dish. arrange the pecans in a single layer on top. sprinkle with remaining brown sugar and drizzle 1/4 cup melted butter over the top.
• bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until browned and bubbly.