Ingredients
Yams
- 80 ounces canned yams or canned sweet potatoes in light syrup (two 40-ounce cans), drained
Glaze
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick), cut into slices
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping
- 5 cups miniature marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the dish.
- Prepare Yams and Glaze: In a large baking dish, combine the drained canned yams with the unsalted butter slices, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Gently stir to evenly coat the yams in the buttery sugar mixture.
- Bake Yams: Place the baking dish uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes, allowing the sugar to melt and the yams to become tender and flavorful.
- Add Marshmallows: Remove the baking dish from the oven and evenly sprinkle the 5 cups of miniature marshmallows over the yams.
- Toast Marshmallows: Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden brown and puffed up.
- Serve Warm: Carefully remove the candied yams from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving warm as a sweet, comforting side dish.
Notes
- Draining the canned yams well is crucial to prevent the dish from becoming too watery.
- You can add a pinch of nutmeg for an extra layer of warm spice flavor if desired.
- If you prefer a deeper caramel flavor, you may brown the brown sugar slightly before mixing it with the yams.
- For a richer taste, consider substituting some or all of the unsalted butter with browned butter.
- Vegetarian and gluten-free friendly, but not vegan due to marshmallows containing gelatin; for vegan option, use vegan marshmallows.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
- Diet: Vegetarian
