Yams Sensational
Elevate your holiday table with "Yams Sensational," a luscious take on the classic yam casserole that combines creamy mashed sweet yams with rich flavors and irresistible textures. This crowd-pleasing side dish features tender yams blended with brown sugar, butter, and a touch of maple syrup for natural sweetness, spiced up with cinnamon and nutmeg, and finished with a dash of vanilla for warmth. Topped with crunchy chopped pecans and golden, gooey mini marshmallows, every bite offers the perfect balance of crunch and melt-in-your-mouth indulgence. Ready in just an hour and serving six, it's an effortless yet impressive addition to Thanksgiving or any festive gathering. Make your holiday menu unforgettable with this sweet, nutty, and utterly sensational yam creation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups yams (peeled and cubed)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 0.5 cup pecans (chopped)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place the peeled and cubed yams into a large pot and cover 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 cooked yams and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Add the unsalted butter, brown sugar, heavy cream, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt to the bowl with the yams.
Mash the yams and mix well until the mixture is smooth and all the ingredients are fully incorporated. You can use a potato masher or an electric mixer.
Transfer the yam mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the top of the yam mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the baking dish from the oven and evenly sprinkle the mini marshmallows over the top.
Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden and gooey.
Allow the dish to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Yams Sensational!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2397 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.4 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.5 g | 217% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 184 mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 745 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 345.4 g | 126% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.7 g | 120% | |
| Total Sugars | 135.2 g | ||
| Protein | 16.1 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 233 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 3551 mg | 76% | |
*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.
