How to Make Yummy Yam Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Yams are a versatile and delicious root vegetable that is often enjoyed during the fall and winter months. They are a great source of vitamins and minerals, and can be used in a variety of dishes, from soups and stews to side dishes and casseroles. If you're looking for a new way to enjoy yams, then look no further than this Yummy Yam Casserole recipe.

This Yummy Yam Casserole is a perfect side dish to any meal, whether it's a weeknight dinner or a holiday feast. The sweet, creamy yam...

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Ingredients

  • 4 pounds yams
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 6 ounces pecan halves
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup melted butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Poke yams in several places with a fork, then cook them on high power in microwave oven until heated through and soft, about 20 minutes. When cooled, remove skins and place the yams in a large bowl.
  • Beat yams until smooth. Then beat in one egg at a time, blending after each addition. Stir in 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/8 cup melted butter, salt, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg; beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Transfer mixture to an ungreased 3 quart casserole dish. Arrange the pecans in a single layer on top. Sprinkle with remaining brown sugar and drizzle 1/4 cup melted butter over the top.
  • Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until browned and bubbly.
  • Nutrition

    491 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 76mg
    • Sodium: 399mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 65g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 59mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 1252mg