Description
Creamy holiday yam bake blends Southern comfort with festive flavors. Marshmallow-topped sweet potatoes offer a delightful side dish packed with warmth and nostalgia for gatherings you’ll cherish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (960 ml / 32 fl oz) yams or sweet potatoes, mashed
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) butter, melted
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) brown sugar
- ⅓ cup (80 ml / 2.7 fl oz) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) butter, softened
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Yam Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine yams with brown sugar, creating a rich, caramelized base that promises depth of flavor and velvety texture.
- Butter Integration: Incorporate melted butter into the yam mixture, ensuring even distribution and a luxurious, smooth consistency throughout the casserole.
- Marshmallow Topping: Delicately spread the marshmallows across the surface, creating a cloud-like layer that will transform into a golden, puffy crown during baking.
- Baking Process: Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until the marshmallows turn a beautiful bronze and the yams become tender and bubbling with sweet intensity.
- Resting and Serving: Allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes after removing from the oven, letting the flavors meld and the temperature become perfectly inviting before presenting this festive side dish that embodies seasonal comfort and culinary celebration.
Notes
- Prevent Burning Marshmallows: Cover with aluminum foil if marshmallows brown too quickly, ensuring an even, golden-brown topping without charring.
- Control Sugar Intensity: Adjust brown sugar quantity based on yam sweetness and personal preference, balancing natural and added sweetness.
- Enhance Texture Variation: Lightly toast chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts and sprinkle on top for a delightful crunch and nutty dimension.
- Accommodate Dietary Needs: Substitute marshmallows with coconut flakes or create a dairy-free version using coconut oil instead of butter for vegan and lactose-intolerant guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg