Basic Candied Yams

Name: Basic Candied Yams
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 6 large yams, peeled and sliced into large cubes; 1 cup brown sugar; 1.5 cups butter, melted, divided; 2 tablespoons vanilla extract; 1.5 cups large marshmallows

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Basic candied yams! You can alter them how your family likes.

Recipe by NaamahBengals

Updated on March 22, 2023

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr 5 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 20 mins

Servings:

10

Yield:

10 servings

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Ingredients

6 large yams, peeled and sliced into large cubes
1 cup brown sugar
1 ½ cups butter, melted, divided
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups large marshmallows

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
Arrange yams in the prepared baking dish. Combine brown sugar, 1/2 of the melted butter, and vanilla extract in a small bowl; pour evenly over yams. Cover the baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove and coat with remaining butter. Cover and bake for an additional 30 minutes. Remove the cover, top with marshmallows, and bake until marshmallows are melted, 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

678	Calories
28g	Fat
103g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 678
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g	36%
Saturated Fat 18g	88%
Cholesterol 73mg	24%
Sodium 233mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 103g	38%
Dietary Fiber 11g	40%
Total Sugars 27g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 46mg	231%
Calcium 73mg	6%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 2245mg	48%

* 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.