yummy yams

i love yams and could eat them as-is, but my family members...not so much. so i thought i'd try out a recipe from my fun friends over at little birdie secrets. if you're not familiar with their blog, you really should check them out here.

the yams were delicious, but a little too sweet for me and i even halved the amount of sugar. and then because i reduced the sugar, i think the nutmeg needs to be reduced, too. the original recipe is here.

ingredients and directions

4 c. mashed yams (about 4-5 large yams, peeled, quartered, and boiled until tender)
1/4 c. melted butter
1/2 c. milk
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 - 3/4 tsp. nutmeg

Put ingredients in a large bowl. Blend together with a mixer or beaters and put in a greased casserole dish (approx. 9" x 13").

Topping:
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. flour
1/4 c. melted butter
1/2 c. chopped pecans--almonds would work, too.

Mix and drop spoonfuls on top of yams. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes.