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Candied Yams with Marshmallows

Yams candied with maple syrup and brown sugar and topped with gooey toasted marshmallows
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Holiday
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Cooling Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 275kcal
Author: girlinspired

Ingredients

Yams

  • 3 garnet yams medium
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/8 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Topping

  • 2 cups mini marshmallows

Instructions

  • Wash yams thoroughly and poke on all sides with a fork to allow steam to escape while cooking.
  • Arrange yams in a spoke pattern on several layers of paper towel in the microwave.
  • Cook on the "baked potato" setting or until yams are soft all the way through when poked with a fork.
  • Remove from microwave oven and allow to sit and cool for 10 minutes or until they are cool enough to handle.
  • Slice yams in half lengthwise and scoop out cooked contents with a spoon. Discard skins.
  • In a bowl, combine yams, butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, and heavy cream. Mix well, mashing with a fork or potato masher until most lumps are smooth.
  • Spread yam mixture into a 9x13 glass baking dish or similar casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle mini marshmallows evenly over the yams.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until the marshmallows are toasted brown. Remove from oven and serve immediately.
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Nutrition

Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 1053mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg