Pecan Yams

JULIE ROYLE

3 cups cooked yams, cooled and mashed

3/4 cup milk

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup butter, softened

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 teaspoon salt

TOPPING

1/3 cup brown sugar

1/3 cup pecans, chopped

3 tablespoons flour

3 tablespoons butter, melted

1/4 coconut

Preheat oven to 350°. In a medium sized bowl combine yams, milk, brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter, egg, vanilla and salt. Spread in a 9" x 13" pan. In a separate bowl, combine topping ingredients. Sprinkle evenly over yam mixture and bake 35 to 45 minutes. Let cool 10 to 15 minutes before serving.