Grandma Jerri’s Yams

• 2 1/2 lbs. yams (boil until soft)
  
• 1/2 c. milk
• 1/3 c. butter, melted
  
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 eggs. beaten
  
• 1/2 c. sugar

Mash and mix together.

Topping:

• 1/2 c. chopped walnuts
  
• 1/2 c. brown sugar
• 1/2 c. shredded coconut
  
• 3 Tbsp. butter

Mix until crumbly.--sprinkle on top. Heat through

(I double the first half of this recipe, put into a 9x13 pan, and use same topping)