How to Make Candied Yams Casserole with Pecans - A Step-by-Step Guide

For many people, the holidays wouldn't be complete without a delicious casserole of candied yams. This classic dish is sweet, decadent, and oh-so comforting, making it the perfect addition to any holiday meal. And when you add a crunchy, nutty topping of pecans, it takes the dish to a whole new level of deliciousness.

The key to a successful candied yams casserole is finding the perfect balance between sweetness and texture. You want the yams to be tender and sweet, but not mushy or c...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (40 ounce) can cut yams, drained
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ½ cup salted butter, softened
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 ½ cups brown sugar
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup salted butter, softened
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 8-inch dish

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Put yams in a microwave safe bowl; heat in the microwave oven until softened, about 75 seconds.
  • Transfer cooked yams to a large mixing bowl; add white sugar, milk, 1/2 cup butter, and eggs and beat with a hand mixer until smooth. Pour the yam mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Mix brown sugar, pecans, 1/2 cup butter, and flour together in a bowl with a wooden spoon until crumbly, sprinkle over the yam mixture to cover.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    821 cal.

    • Total Fat: 46g
    • Saturated Fat: 22g
    • Cholesterol: 145mg
    • Sodium: 301mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 100g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 85g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 100mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 368mg