4 med. size Louisiana yams, cooked & peeled or 2 cans (16 oz. each) Louisiana yams, drained
2 eggs
1/4 c. butter, melted
1/2 c. brown sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
2 tbsp. rum
2/3 c. shredded coconut
1 tbsp. melted butter
Orange sections for garnish

Mash yams in large mixing bowl. Add eggs and 1/4 cup butter, sugar, salt, cinnamon and rum. Beat until mixture is light and fluffy. Turn into greased shallow casserole or 1 quart baking dish. Bake at 325 degrees for 35 minutes.

Toss coconut with 1 tablespoon melted butter. Sprinkle a border of coconut around edge of casserole. Arrange orange sections inside border. Bake 10 to 15 minutes more until coconut browns slightly. Serves 6.