Marshmallow Yams
Transform your holiday table with this classic and irresistible Marshmallow Yams recipe, a perfect blend of sweet, creamy, and cozy fall flavors. Made with tender mashed yams, rich butter, brown sugar, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this beloved side dish is crowned with a golden, gooey layer of mini marshmallows for the ultimate comfort food experience. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s an easy and crowd-pleasing addition to Thanksgiving or any festive gathering. Serve these sweet potatoes warm, and watch as their caramelized marshmallow topping becomes the highlight of your meal. Perfect for fans of sweet potato casserole, this dish is a nostalgic favorite that will never go out of style!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large yams (sweet potatoes)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel the yams and cut them into 1-inch cubes.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the yams, and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until tender. Drain and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Mash the yams until smooth using a potato masher or a fork.
Add the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract to the yams. Mix well until fully combined and smooth.
Transfer the mashed yams to a greased 8x8-inch baking dish and spread them into an even layer.
Sprinkle the mini marshmallows evenly over the top of the yams.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden brown and puffy.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1396 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.9 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.1 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 988 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 239.6 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.8 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 122.2 g | ||
| Protein | 8.9 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 237 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1904 mg | 40% | |
*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.
