Description
A delicious Thanksgiving yams recipe that is sweet and savory.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large yams, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil the yams in a pot of water until tender, about 20 minutes.
- Drain and mash the yams in a bowl.
- Add brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the yams. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
- Top with chopped pecans and mini marshmallows.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until marshmallows are golden brown.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar.
- For a healthier option, use honey instead of brown sugar.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: thanksgiving yams recipe, sweet yams, holiday side dish