Yam mixture:

1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter
3 tbsp. vanilla
1 1/2 cups half and half
3 tbsp. cinnamon
9 cups mashed yams (each 29 oz. can is approx. 2 cups)
3 cups white sugar
3 tsp. salt
6 eggs

Melt butter. Cool and add all of the other ingredients. Mix well. Put into two well greased or sprayed 9x13-inch pans.

Topping:

3 cups dark brown sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups chopped pecans
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter
miniature marshmallows (optional)

Melt butter. Cool and add all of the other ingredients except the marshmallows. Put the topping on top of the yam mixture.

Bake at 350°F for about 45 minutes. Add marshmallows on the top for another 5 minutes until melted.

Marshmallows are optional... it is terrific either way. If you decide to freeze it, wait until ready to use then thaw and bake as above.

ENJOY!

Submitted by: Carla B. Hellmers