Festive Sweet Potatoes or Yams

Festive Sweet Potatoes or Yams 

recipe courtesy of Chris Davis

3 cups cooked and peeled sweet potatoes or yams

1/3 cup granulated sugar

½ cup milk

1/3 cup melted butter or margarine

1 tsp. vanilla

2 eggs, beaten

Combine these ingredients, mix well.  Spoon this mixture into lightly greased casserole dish.

Topping:

1 cup flaked coconut

½-3/4 cup brown sugar

2/3 cup flour

1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted

1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over the top of sweet potatoes. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden brown.