Mashed Yams

Photo: flickr user jeckman

Ingredients

1 can (30 oz.) yams

1/4 cup melted butter

1 egg

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 cup chopped nuts

1/4 cup brown sugar

2 tablespoons cream

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 can (8 oz.) apricot halves

Preparation

Drain yams. Place in mixing bowl and beat until smooth. Blend in rest of ingredients, except apricots. Place 1/2 mixture in buttered casserole, 1 quart size. Drain apricot halves. Arrange on top of potatoes. Top with remaining mixture. Garnish with walnut halves and 5-6 large marshmallows. Bake 325 degrees 30-40 minutes.