Camotes al Horno (Baked Yams)

Name: Camotes al Horno (Baked Yams)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 6 small yams; 6 tablespoons butter; 6 teaspoons honey; 3 teaspoons white sugar

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A traditional dish from Puebla, Mexico, Camotes al Horno has the sweet simplicity of baked yams with butter, honey and sugar. Serve as a sweet treat on their own, or try them in combination with savory meat dishes for an interesting mix of flavors.

Recipe by Alenita

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

6 small yams
6 tablespoons butter
6 teaspoons honey
3 teaspoons white sugar

Directions

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
Place yams in a large pot of lightly salted, boiling water and cook for about 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain.
Arrange the yams in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cut a slit down the middle of each one and dab 1 tablespoon of butter in each.
Bake in the preheated oven for 5 to 10 minutes, or until golden. Spoon 1 teaspoon honey into each yam, sprinkle each with sugar and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

546	Calories
12g	Fat
106g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 546
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	16%
Saturated Fat 7g	37%
Cholesterol 31mg	10%
Sodium 114mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 106g	38%
Dietary Fiber 14g	51%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 6g
Vitamin C 60mg	300%
Calcium 63mg	5%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 2863mg	61%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.