Ham with Scalloped Yams

Ingredients

 * 4 yams, medium sized
 * 2 tbsp margarine
 * ½ to ¾ pt milk
 * bread crumbs
 * salt and pepper
 * 1 - 2 tbsp onion, minced
 * ¼ lb ham, cut in cubes

Directions

 * 1) Peel the yams and cut in thin round slices.
 * 2) Reserve enough yams for a top layer.
 * 3) Place half the yams in a buttered baking dish, cover with half the margarine (cut into tiny bits or melted), sprinkle with half the bread crumbs and onion, salt, pepper and cubes of ham.
 * 4) Repeat this entire step.
 * 5) Top the dish with the yams reserved for this purpose.
 * 6) Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with the remainder of the bread crumbs.
 * 7) Pour milk in until it can be seen between the slices.
 * 8) Cover and bake at 350°F for 1 hour.
 * 9) Uncover and bake for 15 minutes or until tender and browned.