Description
Creamy Holiday Yam Bake delivers pure comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen, melting hearts with its rich, buttery goodness. Warm spices and golden marshmallow topping make this classic side dish a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at your festive table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups yams
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup butter
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Spices and Toppings:
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Heat your oven precisely to 350F, ensuring the rack sits in the center position for even cooking.
- Place 4 cups of peeled and cubed yams into a large pot of boiling water, cooking for exactly 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain the yams completely in a colander, then transfer to a spacious mixing bowl.
- Mash the yams thoroughly until smooth and creamy, removing any large lumps with your potato masher.
- Add 1 cup brown sugar, ½ cup melted butter, ½ cup milk, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon to the mashed yams.
- Stir the ingredients vigorously until the mixture becomes completely uniform and no dry spots remain.
- Transfer the entire mixture into a generously greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Scatter ½ cup mini marshmallows across the entire surface of the yam mixture, covering it completely.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for 22-25 minutes, watching the marshmallows turn golden and puffy.
- Remove from the oven and let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the marshmallows to set slightly.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm yams for the best texture and flavor in your holiday dish.
- Mash the yams thoroughly to create a smooth, creamy base that blends beautifully with the sweet toppings.
- Watch the marshmallows carefully during the final baking stage to prevent burning and achieve a perfect golden-brown color.
- For a lighter version, swap regular butter with coconut oil and use alternative sweeteners like maple syrup or honey.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 329 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 63 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg