Yummy Yam Casserole

I got this recipe from allrecipes.com. It sounded a lot like the yams my aunt Kristie started making some years ago, which I remember absolutely loving. They turned out fantastic! I hope to use this recipe every year now. I think it was a big hit with the whole family. Try it!

•  4 pounds yams

• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 6 ounces pecan halves
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup melted butter

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Poke yams in several places with a fork, then cook them on high power in microwave oven until heated through and soft, about 20 minutes. When cooled, remove skins and place the yams in a large bowl.
3. Beat yams until smooth. Then beat in one egg at a time, blending after each addition. Stir in 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/8 cup melted butter, salt, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg; beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
4. Transfer mixture to an ungreased 3 quart casserole dish. Arrange the pecans in a single layer on top. Sprinkle with remaining brown sugar and drizzle 1/4 cup melted butter over the top.
5. Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until browned and bubbly.