Sunburst Yam Bake
Brighten up your table with this indulgent and visually stunning Sunburst Yam Bake, a show-stopping side dish perfect for holidays or special occasions. Tender sweet potato slices are layered into a radiant "sunburst" pattern and coated in a luscious glaze of melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, orange juice, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Topped with crunchy toasted pecans and optionally finished with golden, gooey marshmallows, this dish balances sweet, savory, and nutty flavors with ease. Ready in just one hour and serving six, this easy yam casserole is as satisfying to eat as it is to admire. Whether you're planning a Thanksgiving feast or a cozy family dinner, this Sunburst Yam Bake will steal the spotlight and have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large yams (sweet potatoes)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 0.25 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup pecans
- 1 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
Peel the yams and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds, placing them in a large mixing bowl.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, maple syrup, orange juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
Pour the butter mixture over the sliced yams and toss gently to coat all pieces evenly.
Arrange the coated yam slices in the prepared baking dish in overlapping layers, creating a 'sunburst' pattern if desired.
Sprinkle the pecans evenly over the top of the yams.
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the yams are tender and the edges are slightly caramelized.
If using marshmallows, sprinkle them on top during the last 5 minutes of baking and broil briefly until golden and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Sunburst Yam Bake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
150 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 594 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.8 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.8 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0% | |
*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.
