Mississippi Candied Yams
Indulge in the rich, Southern charm of Mississippi Candied Yams, a soul-warming side dish perfect for any holiday spread or comforting family dinner. This recipe takes naturally sweet yams and elevates them with a luscious glaze of melted butter, light brown sugar, and aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. The addition of vanilla extract and a touch of kosher salt enhances their depth of flavor, creating a perfectly balanced medley of sweetness and warmth. Slow-baked to tender perfection, these yams are generously coated in a caramel-like sauce that’s impossible to resist. Simple yet decadent, this classic Southern side dish is easy to prepare, taking just 20 minutes of prep time and rewarding you with irresistibly sticky, golden goodness. Whether served alongside roasted meats or as part of a holiday feast, Mississippi Candied Yams are sure to delight every guest at your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces medium-sized yams (sweet potatoes)
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Wash, peel, and slice the yams into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Arrange the slices evenly in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
Once the butter is melted, stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, vanilla extract, and water. Cook the mixture until it is fully combined and begins to bubble lightly, about 3-4 minutes.
Pour the brown sugar mixture evenly over the sliced yams in the baking dish.
Tightly cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and baste the yams with the caramelized sauce at the bottom of the dish. Continue baking uncovered for another 15 minutes, or until the yams are tender and glazed to perfection.
Allow the yams to cool slightly before serving. Spoon the sauce over the yams for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
550 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.1 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.3 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 86 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 89 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.1 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.7 g | ||
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 65 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 378 mg | 8% | |
*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.
