Best 7 Mashed Yams In Orange Cups Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Mashed Yams in Orange Cups recipe, a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors. This dish features tender, velvety mashed yams nestled inside vibrant orange cups, creating a visually stunning and tantalizing treat.

Our recipe collection offers a diverse range of mashed yam variations, each bursting with unique flavors and textures. From the classic Creamy Mashed Yams, perfected with a touch of butter and spices, to the tangy delight of Orange-Glazed Mashed Yams, infused with zesty citrus notes, our recipes cater to every palate.

For a touch of elegance, try our Mashed Yams with Pecan Crumble Topping, where the crunchy pecan topping adds a delightful contrast to the smooth yam filling. If you prefer a savory twist, our Mashed Yams with Bacon and Cheese will surely satisfy your cravings, with smoky bacon and melted cheese adding a rich and flavorful dimension.

For those seeking a healthier option, our Mashed Yams with Roasted Vegetables offer a nutritious and colorful medley of roasted vegetables, perfectly complementing the sweet yams. And for a delightful twist, our Mashed Yams with Sweet Potato and Applesauce combine the natural sweetness of yams and apples, creating a harmonious balance of flavors.

No matter your preference, our collection of Mashed Yam recipes guarantees a culinary experience that will leave you and your loved ones utterly satisfied. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the versatility and deliciousness of mashed yams, transformed into culinary masterpieces.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SWEET POTATO ORANGE CUPS



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Serve this refreshingly sweet side dish to your guests in separate cups you craft...from oranges! All you have to do is cut oranges in half, scoop out the fruit and fill the peel with the sweet potato mixture. It's a hit among our family and friends. -Melonie Bowers, Sugarcreek, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large sweet potatoes (2 to 2-1/2 pounds), peeled and cubed
1 can (6 ounces) orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup chopped pecans
4 large oranges, halved
32 additional miniature marshmallows
Chopped pecans, toasted, optional

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook just until tender, 25-30 minutes. Drain., In a large bowl, beat the sweet potatoes, concentrate, sugar, cream and butter on low speed until smooth. Stir in 3/4 cup marshmallows and pecans; set aside. , Preheat oven to 350°. Remove pulp from oranges, leaving a shell. (Discard pulp or save for another use.) Spoon sweet potato mixture into shells. Place four marshmallows on top of each. , Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 20 minutes. If desired, top with toasted pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 83g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SWEET POTATOES IN ORANGE CUPS



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Found this recipe in a book from 1952. Looks really good and a cute idea for presentation. Guessing on times. Please update me if you make it! I added the cooking time of the potatoes to the recipe via microwave oven

Provided by TishT

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup orange juice
3 large oranges
6 marshmallows, quartered

Steps:

  • Combine sweet potatoes, butter, salt and orange juice.
  • Mix well.
  • Cut oranges in halves, crosswise and remove juice and pulp.
  • (Use part of this juice to mash in the potatoes.) Scrub shells well.
  • Fill with the mashed potatoes and decorate with marshmallows.
  • Bake in hot oven.
  • 400F about 15 minutes.

MIMI'S SWEET POTATOES IN ORANGE CUPS



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My mother made these every year for the holidays. I have made them for a church fellowship dinner, using 100 oranges. They were a big hit! Little kids can hold them in their hands and walk around without spilling. You can prepare this up to three days ahead of time and it travels well. There's an extra bonus: The orange sections can be used for making delicious ambrosia.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 sweet potatoes, unpeeled
1/2 stick butter, softened
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup chopped pecans
6 large oranges (heavy for their size)
48 mini-marshmallows

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cover sweet potatoes with cold water in a large pot and boil until fork tender. Peel the potatoes, transfer to a bowl, and mash. Stir in butter, orange juice and pecans, and mix until incorporated.
  • For the orange shells, cut each orange in half and scoop out the pulp using a small knife or grapefruit spoon. Reserve the pulp for another use.
  • Fill each orange shell with the potato mixture and top off with the marshmallows. Bake until hot and the marshmallows are melted.

SWEET POTATOES IN ORANGE CUPS



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I made these for a recent "kid's dinner party" that my friends and I do every week and I can't even tell you how hard I laughed when I pulled these sweet potatoes out of the oven and three of the kids simultaneously yelled "cupcakes"! No matter what we said they decided the orange and white "cupcakes" were a holiday treat and scarfed them down. These heavenly treats only take minutes to prepare, and they made quite a visual and edible impact on the kids and adults alike.

Provided by Catherine McCord

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds yams or sweet potatoes (you want to use potatoes that are really orange, also known as yams)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar or maple syrup
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
3 navel oranges
Mini marshmallows, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Poke the yams several times with a fork or knife to pierce the skin. Place on foil or a baking sheet in the oven and bake for 1 hour.
  • Let the yams cool for several minutes, then cut in half and scoop out the fluffy insides into a large bowl (I love eating the high fiber skin as a snack). Mash the yams with the butter, brown sugar or maple syrup, evaporated milk and salt until creamy and fluffy.
  • Cut the oranges in half and slice a very thin disk from the bottom so they rest flat; the skins are going to be the "bowls." With a paring knife cut around the inside rim of the orange removing the orange sections and pulp. Place any of the orange juice and pulp in a bowl and discard the white membranes and seeds. Save the juice and pulp for a cranberry sauce recipe or just enjoy as a snack.
  • Fill each orange cup with 1/4 cup of puree and top with several mini marshmallows (you can cover and refrigerate these overnight).
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the orange cups on a baking sheet and bake until the marshmallows are golden, 20 to 25 minutes (see Cook's Note). Serve.

YAMS IN ORANGE SHELLS



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This recipe has been in my files for over 15 years, & I find it a nice variation to a yam side dish. Originally I smoothly pureed the yams, preserves & butter in a food processor, but more recently I just mash them & am not concerned about any small lumps!

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 navel oranges, large, halved
2 lbs yams
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup apricot preserves
1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Cut oranges in half, then carefully scoop out the pulp, keeping the orange shells intact.
  • Remove membrane from oranges, then chop/dice the pulp, & set it aside.
  • In a large saucepan, cook unpeeled, washed yams 40-45 minutes or until tender.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Drain & peel yams.
  • Mash yams together with the butter & preserves.
  • Fold in the orange pulp, then season to taste with salt.
  • Spoon yam mixture into the orange shells, & bake 15 minutes until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 87.2, Carbohydrate 46.4, Fiber 6, Sugar 10.8, Protein 2.5

SWEET POTATO ORANGES



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Sweet potatoes cooked in orange skins with a yummy topping! Very festive!

Provided by louise b.

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 oranges
3 cups cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup orange juice
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup butter, softened, divided
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Prepare oranges by cutting tops off, 1/4 to 1/2 inch down. Spoon out the flesh, leaving a shell.
  • In a large bowl combine sweet potatoes, sugar, orange juice, eggs, vanilla extract, 1/2 cup butter and grated orange peel. Spoon mixture into orange shells. Place in a deep casserole dish.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine remaining 1/2 cup butter, brown sugar, flour and pecans. Cook until sugar dissolves in melted butter. Spoon over oranges. Fill casserole dish with water to reach 1/2 inch in depth.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 853.6 calories, Carbohydrate 110.1 g, Cholesterol 143.3 mg, Fat 45.9 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 21.2 g, Sodium 292.5 mg, Sugar 83.7 g

MASHED YAMS



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I was tired of plain old mashed potatoes. Tried this as an alternative. Now, we eat more yams than white potatoes!

Provided by Suedocbug

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 -3 medium fresh yams
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1 tablespoon granulated sugar (can substitute brown sugar)
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • peel and cut yams into cubes.
  • boil until tender (about 30 mins).
  • drain.
  • add butter, sugar, cinnamon.
  • mix until smooth (I use the hand mixer but my mom prefers the stand mixer).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.8, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 72.4, Carbohydrate 41.1, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 3.8, Protein 2.1

Tips:

  • Choose the right yams: Look for firm, plump yams with smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid yams that are soft or have cuts or bruises.
  • Cook the yams properly: Boiling is the most common method for cooking yams, but you can also bake or roast them. Be sure to cook the yams until they are tender, but not mushy.
  • Season the yams well: Mashed yams are a blank canvas for flavor, so don't be afraid to experiment with different seasonings. Some popular options include butter, salt, pepper, garlic, and herbs.
  • Get creative with your presentation: Mashed yams can be served in a variety of ways. Try piping them into decorative shapes, or using them to fill orange cups or other hollowed-out vegetables.

Conclusion:

Mashed yams are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you're looking for a simple side dish or a more creative main course, these recipes have you covered. So next time you're looking for a new way to enjoy yams, give one of these recipes a try.

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