Yam Souffle
Elevate your holiday table or weeknight dinner with this delectable Yam Soufflé, a light and airy twist on sweet potato casseroles. Featuring tender yams blended with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, a touch of maple syrup, and a hint of vanilla, this dish achieves the perfect balance of sweetness and earthiness. Whipped egg whites folded into the creamy yam mixture create a luxurious, fluffy texture that will wow your guests. Golden brown and delicately puffed, this elegant side dish is easy to prepare, taking just 20 minutes of prep time before baking to perfection. Whether for Thanksgiving or a cozy fall evening, this Yam Soufflé is a must-try masterpiece that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups yams (peeled and cubed)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cups brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups whole milk
- 3 eggs (separated)
- 0.25 teaspoons cream of tartar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 2-quart soufflé dish or baking dish with butter.
Place the peeled and cubed yams in a large pot and cover them with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the yams are tender when pierced with a fork.
Drain the yams and transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Mash them until smooth using a potato masher or fork.
While the yams are still warm, add the butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until well combined and smooth.
Stir in the milk and egg yolks (reserve the egg whites for later). Mix thoroughly until the mixture is evenly blended.
In a separate, clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
Carefully fold the beaten egg whites into the yam mixture in three additions, being cautious not to deflate the egg whites. Use a spatula to gently fold until no streaks of egg whites remain.
Pour the mixture into the prepared soufflé dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the soufflé has puffed up and the top is golden brown. Avoid opening the oven door during baking to prevent deflation.
Serve immediately for the best texture and presentation. Enjoy your fluffy and flavorful yam soufflé!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
963 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.8 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.1 g | 176% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 697 mg | 232% | |
| Sodium | 872 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.5 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.8 g | ||
| Protein | 23.5 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 305 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 598 mg | 13% | |
*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.
