Kahlua Yams

Yams are often confused with sweet potatoes, but they are actually two different plants. Yams have a rough, bark-like skin and are starchier in texture compared to sweet potatoes.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.

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Kahlua Yams

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert, Dinner, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 1380

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 pound Yams
• 1 cup Brown Sugar
• 4 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon Kahlua Liqueur
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 1 cup Mini Marshmallows

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Peel and slice the yams into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
3. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, Kahlua, and cinnamon. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
4. Arrange the yam slices in a greased baking dish. Pour the Kahlua mixture over the yams.
5. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
6. Remove the foil and top the yams with mini marshmallows.
7. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden brown and the yams are tender.
8. Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 230kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 44g15%

Sugars 23g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.