Description
Sweet, buttery, and topped with gooey marshmallows, these classic candied yams are a holiday favorite that brings cozy, nostalgic flavor to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into ½-inch thick rounds
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract. Stir until well mixed.
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Layer the sweet potato slices in the dish, slightly overlapping.
- Pour the sugar mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for another 15–20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and syrupy.
- Sprinkle marshmallows over the top and return to the oven for 5–10 minutes, or until they’re puffed and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving to allow the syrup to thicken.
Notes
- Slice sweet potatoes evenly to ensure consistent cooking.
- Add marshmallows during the last 10 minutes to prevent burning.
- For a crunchier finish, sprinkle chopped pecans before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: candied yams, sweet potatoes, Thanksgiving side, marshmallow yams, holiday sweet side