CAMOTES AL HORNO (BAKED YAMS)

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A traditional dish from Puebla, Mexico, Camotes al Horno has the sweet simplicity of baked yams with butter, honey and sugar. Serve as a sweet treat on their own, or try them in combination with savory meat dishes for an interesting mix of flavors.

Provided by Alenita

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 small yams
6 tablespoons butter
6 teaspoons honey
3 teaspoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Place yams in a large pot of lightly salted, boiling water and cook for about 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain.
  • Arrange the yams in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cut a slit down the middle of each one and dab 1 tablespoon of butter in each.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 5 to 10 minutes, or until golden. Spoon 1 teaspoon honey into each yam, sprinkle each with sugar and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.6 calories, Carbohydrate 105.8 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 14.4 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 113.6 mg, Sugar 10 g

Nadiira Mohamed
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to cook yams and it's always a hit with my guests.


Shristi Rai
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These yams are the perfect side dish for a weeknight meal. They're easy to make and they're always a hit with my family.


Zadock Kipngetich
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I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. It's a great way to get a healthy and delicious meal on the table without spending a lot of money.


Umair sheikhana Nasir sheikhana
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These yams are a great side dish for any holiday meal. They're also a great way to add some sweetness to your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.


Christopher Willis
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook yams, and this recipe is a great addition to my collection. It's easy to make and the yams turn out delicious.


Rida Fatima
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover yams. I always have a few leftover after Thanksgiving, and this is a great way to use them up.


Ms King
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These yams are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They're sweet and flavorful, and they're also packed with nutrients.


Ram Prasad Tharu
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add different spices or herbs to taste.


Adaeze Esther
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I've made these yams several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Saleem Khokher
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These yams are a great way to add some sweetness to your meal. They're also a good source of fiber and vitamins.


Lillian Guxman
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I'm not a big fan of yams, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did, because they were actually really good.


Eraj Shah
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I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. It's a great way to get a healthy and delicious meal on the table.


Zackary Dearman
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These yams are the perfect side dish for any meal. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Sakyi Kwabena
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's now my go-to way to cook yams.


Jackie Perry
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I made these yams for Thanksgiving and they were a huge success. Everyone raved about them.


Daniel Iheanacho
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These baked yams were a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved them.


Adeel Mashori
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I've never been a big fan of yams, but this recipe changed my mind. They were so good!


Daniel Welch
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The yams were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect.


Shan Jutt
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This recipe is a great way to enjoy yams. They came out perfectly tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


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