Southern Comfort Holiday Yams
Bring the warmth of the South to your holiday table with these indulgent *Southern Comfort Holiday Yams*. This crowd-pleasing side dish combines tender, oven-baked sweet potato rounds with a luscious glaze made from melted butter, light brown sugar, maple syrup, and holiday spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. The addition of vanilla extract enhances the rich, caramelized flavors, while a topping of toasted pecans or gooey golden mini marshmallows takes it to the next festive level. Perfectly balanced between sweet and savory, these yams are easy to prepare in just an hour and will harmonize beautifully with any holiday feast. With every bite, you'll taste the essence of homemade Southern-style comfort, creating a dish that's destined to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large yams (sweet potatoes)
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup pecans (optional, for topping)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Peel the yams and slice them into ½-inch thick rounds. Arrange the slices in an even layer in the prepared baking dish.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add the brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until the mixture is smooth and the sugar has dissolved.
Pour the warm butter and sugar mixture evenly over the yams, ensuring that all slices are coated well.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, remove the foil and gently baste the yams with the sauce from the bottom of the dish. Return the yams to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, or until they are tender and caramelized.
If desired, sprinkle chopped pecans over the yams and return to the oven for 5 minutes. Alternatively, top with mini marshmallows and broil on high for 1-2 minutes until golden brown and toasted. Watch closely to avoid burning.
Remove the yams from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Spoon the sauce from the dish over the yams for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2496 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.9 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.0 g | 210% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 197 mg | 66% | |
| Sodium | 1518 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 370.7 g | 135% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.6 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 219.8 g | ||
| Protein | 19.2 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 370 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 2834 mg | 60% | |
*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.
