Candied Canned Yams with Marshmallows
Elevate your holiday table with this classic recipe for Candied Canned Yams with Marshmallows, a sweet and satisfying side dish that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. Tender canned yams are coated in a luscious buttery caramel sauce infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, then crowned with a generous layer of golden, gooey marshmallows for the ultimate comfort food experience. This recipe requires just 10 minutes of prep and delivers crowd-pleasing results in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Whether you're looking for a quick Thanksgiving side or a nostalgic treat, this dish is sure to impress with its delightful combination of flavors and textures.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 40 ounces Canned yams
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 cups Mini marshmallows
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
Drain the canned yams thoroughly and place them evenly into the prepared baking dish.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, stir in the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt. Cook the mixture while stirring until the sugars dissolve and the sauce becomes smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
Pour the sugary butter mixture evenly over the yams, making sure all pieces are well-coated.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil from the baking dish and sprinkle the mini marshmallows evenly over the top of the yams.
Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the marshmallows are puffed and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your candied canned yams with marshmallows!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2477 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.4 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.0 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 790 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 499.5 g | 182% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.4 g | 112% | |
| Total Sugars | 391.3 g | ||
| Protein | 14.1 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 280 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 2733 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
