Sweet Potato Eggnog Pudding

2 cans sweet potatoes (or yams), or
2 1/2 lbs fresh sweet potatoes, cooked,
2 T. butter or margarine,
1 C., eggnog (low-fat variety maybe used).
3/4 C. granulated sugar, less maybe used
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. ground cinnamon,
1/2 t. ground ginger,
1/4 t. ground cloves,
1/8 t. ground nutmeg,
2 T. grated orange rind,
1/2 C. finely chopped pecans.

Beat the sweet potatoes with a rotary beater
until thoroughly mashed. Add melted butter, eggnog,
sugar, salt, & spices. (You can vary the amounts of any of
spices to suit taste). Beat until fluffy & blended. Fold in
orange rind & pecans (or pecans can be less fine & saved
just sprinkled on top). Pour into greased 1 1/2 qt. baking
dish. Bake at 375 for about 45 min.-1hr. Serves 8-10.