Easy Candied Yams: Southern-Style Sweet Potato Holiday Classic
Candied Yams: A Sweet Southern Side Dish
Candied yams are a beloved holiday side dish that brings comfort and sweetness to any dinner table.
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Why We Love Candied Yams
Every Thanksgiving or holiday dinner needs that sweet, gooey element—and these candied yams deliver! Soft yams bathed in brown sugar and butter, then crowned with gooey marshmallows, make for the ultimate side dish.
Ingredients for Candied Yams
- 2 (29 ounce) cans yams or sweet potatoes, drained
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Arrange the drained yams evenly in the dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Pour the sweet butter mixture over the yams, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Bake for 15 minutes, until the sugar mixture is bubbly and the yams are heated through.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle mini marshmallows on top, and return to oven for an additional 5–10 minutes, or until marshmallows are golden brown.
- Let rest for 2 minutes before serving to allow the glaze to set.
Tips & Tricks
- Make-Ahead Magic: Assemble the yams and store in the fridge overnight—just add marshmallows before baking.
- Spice It Up: Sprinkle a dash of ground cinnamon or nutmeg into the sugar mixture for warm fall flavors.
- Sweet Potato Swap: Fresh roasted sweet potatoes work beautifully if you prefer from-scratch candied yams.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: 282 kcal | 51 g carbs | 8 g fat | 2 g protein | 26 g sugar | 2 g fiber | 20 mg cholesterol | 145 mg sodium
Serve hot and enjoy these classic Southern candied yams.
Originally published at Allrecipes
Candied Yams
Candied yams made with canned yams or sweet potatoes, baked with butter, brown sugar, and marshmallows for a Southern Thanksgiving classic.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Arrange the drained yams evenly in the dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Pour the sweet butter mixture over the yams, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Bake for 15 minutes, until the sugar mixture is bubbly and the yams are heated through.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle mini marshmallows on top, and return to oven for an additional 5–10 minutes, or until marshmallows are golden brown.
- Let rest for 2 minutes before serving to allow the glaze to set.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Candied Yams
Candied yams made with canned yams or sweet potatoes, baked with butter, brown sugar, and marshmallows for a Southern Thanksgiving classic.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Arrange the drained yams evenly in the dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Pour the sweet butter mixture over the yams, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Bake for 15 minutes, until the sugar mixture is bubbly and the yams are heated through.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle mini marshmallows on top, and return to oven for an additional 5–10 minutes, or until marshmallows are golden brown.
- Let rest for 2 minutes before serving to allow the glaze to set.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 282kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 2gFat: 8gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 145mgFiber: 2gSugar: 26g
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