**Unveil the Sweetness of Holiday Yams: A Trio of Irresistible Recipes**
As the festive season approaches, it's time to embrace the culinary spirit and indulge in the delightful flavors of holiday yams. These versatile root vegetables take center stage in three extraordinary recipes, each offering a unique twist on a classic dish. Embark on a culinary journey that blends tradition with innovation, transforming humble yams into delectable treats that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. From a classic candied yam casserole to a savory glazed yam dish and a delectable yam and sausage gumbo, this collection caters to diverse palates and preferences. Prepare to elevate your holiday feast with these irresistible yam recipes that promise to steal the show and create lasting memories around the dinner table.
EASY CANDIED YAMS RECIPE
5-ingredient Candied Yams is a simple side dish for your holiday meal. Made with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon, these caramelized sweet potatoes are baked in the oven until perfectly sweet and tender.
Provided by Alicia Skousen
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400. Toss the sweet potatoes with the butter, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Pour the sweet potatoes into a 9 x 13 baking dish.
- Bake 40 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender. Stir the potatoes and bake for an additional ten minutes to lightly caramelize the sauce. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Cup, Calories 174 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0.2 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 182 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 11 g, UnsaturatedFat 1.2 g
BAKED CANDIED YAMS - SOUL FOOD STYLE
Candied yams are a huge part of southern cuisine. Check out how easy it is to make these soul food yams today!
Provided by I Heart Recipes
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Wash the yams.
- Peel, then chop the yams ( make sure that they are about 1/2 inch thick.)
- Place the yams into a 9x13 bake dish.
- Place the butter into a medium sized pot, then melt it over medium heat.
- Once the butter is melted, sprinkle in the white & brown sugar, ground cinnamon,ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and ground clove.
- Turn the stove off, mix the ingredients, then add in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the candied mixture over the yams, and try to coat all the yams with the candied mixture.
- Next, cover the bake dish with foil, then bake the yams in the oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove the yams from the oven, and baste them with the candied mixture.
- Cover the yams, and bake them for another 15-20 minutes.
- Remove the yams from the oven, and let them sit for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy!
JODIE'S HOLIDAY YAMS
This is one of the family Holiday favorites...I got this recipe from my sister in law and we have been having it ever since....It is like having desert and meal at the same time....It reminds me of a yam pie (sweet potato pie) It is wonderful with Turkey and Ham...It is not prejudice what so ever...It goes good with chicken and...
Provided by JoSele Swopes
Categories Potatoes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Pre heat oven to 375* use a 9 inch cake pan or, I like to use a medium size roasting pan when having to double the recipe....
- 2. In large mixing bowl (drained) yams use a mixer and cream add milk and melted butter and cream together, add vanilla, beaten eggs, salt and cream together....Till nice and smooth...
- 3. Pour mixture into pan that you are using to bake in...
- 4. Topping: In medium size mixing bowl add Pecan pieces, brown sugar, flour coconut and crumble together by hand, when mixture is well mixed, gradually pour in melted butter and mix by hand...when everything is mixed well, sprinkle over top of the yam mixture and pat slightly over the top of mixture.....
- 5. Bake for 25 minutes....Serve nice and hot....YUMMMMY
THANKSGIVING YAMS
Mother's great yams were always a hit at Thanksgiving. In America, yams are actually a type of sweet potato. Gingersnap cookies and marshmallows make this dish a real treat.
Provided by MISTY1549
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes Sweet Potatoes With Marshmallow Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix the sweet potatoes, butter and lemon juice. Break the gingersnap cookies into the mixture. Stirring occasionally, cook until thick, about 15 minutes.
- Cover the mixture with desired quantity of marshmallows. Remove from heat and cover 5 minutes, or until marshmallows have melted. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.8 calories, Carbohydrate 72.5 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 184.2 mg, Sugar 34.9 g
CANDIED YAMS
This is a simple and quick way to enjoy a Thanksgiving favorite! Canned yams or sweet potatoes may be used.
Provided by LORIEANN29
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes Sweet Potatoes With Marshmallow Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place sweet potatoes in a medium baking dish. Distribute butter pieces evenly over the sweet potatoes. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Layer with miniature marshmallows.
- Bake in the preheated oven 25 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender and marshmallows have melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.5 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 145.2 mg, Sugar 25.6 g
CLASSIC CANDIED YAMS
With just the right amount of sweetness and spice, these sweet potatoes are cooked on the stovetop until they are tender, freeing up valuable oven space at your holiday meal.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut the sweet potatoes crosswise into 1-inch-thick rounds. Halve or quarter any extra-large pieces so that they are all similar in size.
- Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, pumpkin pie spice and salt in a small bowl. Add the sugar mixture to the Dutch oven and whisk until it forms a paste. Add the potatoes and stir well, spooning the sugar mixture over the potatoes to coat evenly.
- Cover and cook the potatoes, stirring occasionally and gently to avoid breaking them up, until they are just tender when pierced with the tip of a knife and the sauce resembles a thin syrup, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and toast until dark brown with a light scent of roasted nuts, about 8 minutes. Season the pecans with some salt while warm, let them cool completely and coarsely chop.
- Transfer the potatoes with their sauce to a large serving platter and sprinkle the pecans over the top.
CLASSIC CANDIED YAMS RECIPE
Candied yams are a classic Southern side dish, especially when it comes to Thanksgiving. Even though Mama makes the same sweet potato casserole every year, she won't be offended if you bring these candied yams once she tries them. Lightly spiced and oh-so-sweet, these candied yams will become a mainstay in your Thanksgiving recipe lineup. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla combine with sweet potatoes for the most comforting holiday dish you can serve. One of the best parts about this side dish is that it only has 20 minutes of hands-on time, and you can assemble the dish up to 3 days in advance. Make the recipe through step 3, store it covered in the refrigerator, then bake it Thanksgiving Day. With all the other dishes you have to worry about on Thanksgiving, these candied yams will be a breeze. We recommend serving them straight from the oven while the syrup is still hot.
Provided by Pam Lolley
Categories Yams
Time 1h25m
Yield Serves 12 (serving size: about 1 cup)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Layer sweet potato slices in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium. Add sugars, stirring until well combined. Stir in cream; cook, stirring often, just until mixture comes to a simmer, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
- Pour sugar mixture evenly over sweet potatoes, and cover with lightly greased aluminum foil.
- Bake, covered, in preheated oven, about 40 minutes. Uncover and gently stir potato mixture. Bake, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 25 to 30 more minutes. Transfer potatoes to a serving bowl with a slotted spoon; pour syrup over potatoes. Serve immediately.
HOLIDAY YAMS
I came up with the idea of combining the yams and apples when I had all four generations for dinner one Thanksgiving. Everyone loved it from GreatGrandmas on down to my (then) 2 year old granddaughter.
Provided by seashell
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 1h35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Add yams to a pot of boiling water, cover and after allowing water to return to a boil, cook for 30-35 minutes.
- Rinse in cold water.
- Remove the skins from the yams.
- Cut into 1/4 inch slices.
- Quarter the apples and cut into 1/4 inch slices.
- Spray a large rectangular or oblong pan with cooking spray of your choice.
- Layer the yams and the apples.
- Pour the orange juice over both layers.
- Dot with butter or margarine if desired.
- Top with the raisins.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg.
- You can adjust these amounts to your own personal preference.
- Bake at 350º for 30-35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.1, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 47.6, Carbohydrate 80, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 14.2, Protein 4
Tips:
- Prick the yams before baking. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from bursting.
- Bake the yams at a high temperature. This will help them caramelize and develop a delicious crust.
- Baste the yams with butter or olive oil during baking. This will help them stay moist and flavorful.
- Add spices and herbs to the yams before baking. This will give them a delicious and festive flavor.
- Serve the yams immediately after baking. They are best enjoyed when they are hot and fluffy.
Conclusion:
Jodie's Holiday Yams are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any holiday meal. They are sweet, savory, and packed with flavor. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that will impress your guests and leave them wanting more. So next time you're looking for a holiday side dish, give Jodie's Holiday Yams a try.
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