How to Make Mom's Candied Yams with Caramel - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing quite says comfort food like a heaping serving of Mom's Candied Yams with Caramel. This is a time-honored family recipe that has been passed down through the generations, and it's a favorite at every holiday gathering. The combination of sweet, tender yams and rich, buttery caramel creates a dish that is truly unforgettable.

Whether you're preparing this dish for a special occasion or just craving a hearty, indulgent side dish, Mom's Candied Yams with Caramel is sure to please...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can sweet potatoes, drained and mashed
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 ounces caramel topping
  • 2 cups marshmallows, divided

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix sweet potatoes, pineapple, butter, brown sugar, salt, egg, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Pour half the sweet potato mixture into a 9x9-inch casserole dish. Pour caramel sauce over sweet potatoes; top with 1 cup marshmallows. Spread the remaining sweet potato mixture over marshmallow layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Add the remaining 1 cup marshmallows and bake until marshmallows are golden brown, about 10 more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    273 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 47mg
    • Sodium: 274mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 299mg