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Candied Yams

These candied yams are sweet potatoes tossed in brown sugar, butter and spices, then baked until caramelized. Add a sprinkle of marshmallows and you've got the perfect holiday side dish with minimal effort!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 381 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds sweet potatoes peeled, halved and cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2/3 cup dark brown sugar packed
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 cups miniature marshmallows
  • cooking spray

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 9x13 inch pan or 3 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Place the sweet potatoes in an even layer in the dish.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg.
  4. Pour the brown sugar mixture over the sweet potatoes. Toss to coat them evenly in the sauce.
  5. Bake the yams for 30-40 minutes, stirring every 15-20 minutes, until tender and caramelized.
  6. Sprinkle the marshmallows over the top, and bake for another 5 minutes or until marshmallows are melted and browned. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • I like to choose long, thinner sweet potatoes because they are easier to cut into similar size pieces.
  • Make sure you cut your yams into even sized pieces so they cook at the same rate.
  • This dish is best served immediately upon coming out of the oven when the marshmallows are nice and hot.

Nutrition Information

Calories 381kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 74g (25%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 286mg (12%) Potassium 789mg (23%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 34g (68%) Vitamin A 32438IU (649%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 88mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 381

% Daily Value*

Calories 381kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 74g 25%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 286mg 12%
Potassium 789mg 17%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 34g 68%
Vitamin A 32438IU 649%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 88mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.