President's Sweet Potato Pudding

YIELD: 8 servings

1 lb. fresh yam, peeled and grated
3/4 cup water
2 eggs
1/4 cup pancake/waffle syrup
1/4 cup evaporated milk
2 Tbsps. flour
2 Tbsps. liquid margarine
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp. ground clove
1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine yam, water, eggs, syrup, evaporated milk, flour, margarine and salt and mix well.
2. Stir in milk and spices and pour into a baking dish. Bake at 350°F for 45-60 minutes.

Recipe from Jacque Hamilton, executive chef, United States Olympic Committee.