Southern Comfort Yams or Sweet Potatoes Easy and Yummy
Indulge in the cozy, nostalgic flavors of the South with this easy and delicious recipe for Southern Comfort Yams or Sweet Potatoes. Perfect for holiday gatherings or everyday comfort food cravings, this dish features tender, par-cooked sweet potatoes bathed in a luscious blend of melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of vanilla. Topped with golden, toasty mini marshmallows, this casserole-style side dish strikes the perfect balance between sweetness and spice. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a foolproof baking method, this recipe is ideal for busy cooks who want to impress with minimal effort. Serve warm and watch as this Southern classic becomes the star of your dinner table! Keywords: Southern yams recipe, sweet potato casserole, easy holiday side dish, classic comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes or yams
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel the sweet potatoes or yams and cut them into 1-inch thick rounds or chunks.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the sweet potatoes and boil for 8-10 minutes until they just start to soften but are not fully cooked. Drain and set aside.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange the par-cooked sweet potatoes in a single layer in the dish.
Pour the butter-sugar mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes, ensuring they’re well coated.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and sprinkle the mini marshmallows evenly over the top of the sweet potatoes.
Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden brown and bubbly.
Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm and enjoy the Southern comfort!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2168 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.0 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.1 g | 210% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 1123 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 382.4 g | 139% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.2 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 235.2 g | ||
| Protein | 11.8 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 383 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 2661 mg | 57% | |
*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.
