4 lg. yams, peel, cook and mash

Add:

1/2 c. of sugar (a little more)
1/2 c. evaporated milk
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla

TOPPING:

1 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. flour
1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts
1/3 c. melted butter

Combine all ingredients; beat with mixer and put in buttered baking dish. Mix together topping ingredients and sprinkle on top. Bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees.