2 c. sweet potatoes, mashed
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. vanilla
1 c. milk
1/2 stick butter, melted
1/2 can coconut (about 3/4 c.)

Combine all ingredients in order given. Bake in greased 2 quart casserole for about 45 minutes at 325 degrees. While hot pour on cherry topping (serve hot or cold as dessert or as accompaniment for pork. Very attractive dish for company meals). (Suitable for freezing).

CHERRY TOPPING:

1 sm. can crushed pineapple, save juice
Red food color
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 (8 oz.) or (10 oz.) jar maraschino cherries, save juice
1 c. sugar

Mix sugar, cornstarch, pineapple, cherries and the juices. Add a drop of red food color. Bring to a boil in thick saucepan and boil gently until thickened and almost "candied". Pour hot topping over cooked potato mixture.