Yam Casserole

Yams are often confused with sweet potatoes, but they are actually two different vegetables. Yams are native to Africa and Asia, while sweet potatoes are native to the Americas.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Yam Casserole

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Southern Courses: Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 pound Yams
• 4 tablespoon Butter
• 1 cup Brown Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Nutmeg
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Pecans
• ¹⁄₂ cup Marshmallows

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Peel and slice the yams into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
3. In a large saucepan, boil the yams in salted water for 10 minutes or until tender.
4. Drain the yams and transfer them to a greased casserole dish.
5. In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
6. Pour the butter mixture over the yams and toss to coat evenly.
7. Sprinkle the pecans over the yams.
8. Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
9. Remove the foil and top the yams with marshmallows.
10. Return the casserole dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the marshmallows are golden brown and bubbly.
11. Let the yam casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 48g16%

Sugars 16g

Protein 8g16%

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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.