How to Make Chipotle Garnet Yams - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chipotle garnet yams are a delicious and spicy twist on the classic yam dish. These yams are roasted to perfection and then coated in a spicy chipotle glaze that adds an extra kick to this already flavorful and sweet root vegetable. This dish is perfect for those who love their yams with a little bit of heat and a whole lot of flavor.

The key to making chipotle garnet yams is using the right ingredients. The star of this dish is, of course, the garnet yams, which are known for their v...

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Ingredients

  • 4 large garnet yams
  • 2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup softened butter
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup heavy cream, or as needed
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place yams onto a baking sheet, and bake in the preheated oven until very soft, about 1 hour. Once done, allow to cool, then peel and place into a mixing bowl. Mash the chipotle chiles into a paste, and add to the potatoes along with the butter, brown sugar, and heavy cream. Mash until smooth, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Spread the potatoes into a shallow baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    370 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 25mg
    • Sodium: 101mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 70g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 39mg
    • Calcium: 51mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 1852mg