4 med. sweet potatoes or canned yams
4 tbsp. 1/2 butter
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
2 c. milk
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tsp. lemon or vanilla flavoring
1 1/2 c. miniature marshmallows (optional)

In saucepan, add sweet potatoes with enough water to cover; over high heat, bring to boil. Cover and simmer until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain. Peel.

In bowl mash potatoes with butter. Add spices, sugar, milk, eggs, etc.; beat until fluffy. Spoon into buttered 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Bake 20 minutes. Add marshmallows (optional). Bake marshmallows until brown (toasted brown).