Description
A comforting holiday classic featuring buttery yams coated in brown sugar and topped with toasted marshmallows.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (about 29 oz each) of cut yams, drained
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Drain the canned yams well.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained yams, brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mash until slightly chunky.
- Pour the yam mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle mini marshmallows generously over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until marshmallows are golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding pecans or a splash of vanilla extract. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg