Short Cut Apple Yam Casserole
Sweet, savory, and oh-so-simple, this Short Cut Apple Yam Casserole is the ultimate side dish for holiday celebrations or cozy weeknight dinners. Made with time-saving canned yams and fresh Granny Smith apples, this easy casserole is layered with warm spices, a touch of brown sugar, and a buttery crunch of optional walnuts. Topped with gooey, golden mini marshmallows, it delivers a nostalgic blend of flavors and textures in just 35 minutes from start to finish. Perfect for feeding a crowd, this comforting dish combines the natural sweetness of yams with the tart bite of apples for a deliciously balanced treat. Whether you're hosting Thanksgiving or simply craving a touch of fall-inspired comfort, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 29 oz (1 can) canned yams
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup walnuts (optional)
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a medium-sized casserole dish.
Drain the canned yams and layer them evenly in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.
Peel, core, and thinly slice the Granny Smith apples. Place the apple slices on top of the yams.
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the apples and yams.
Dot the casserole with small pieces of the unsalted butter, spreading them out over the top.
If using walnuts, sprinkle them evenly over the top layer for added crunch and flavor.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the casserole from the oven, uncover, and sprinkle the mini marshmallows over the top.
Return the dish to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden brown and gooey.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1563 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.9 g | 127% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.8 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 208 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 173.7 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.2 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 121.1 g | ||
| Protein | 20.2 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1242 mg | 26% | |
*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.
