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Mom's Candied Yams with Caramel

Cost $8, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookGo

  • 40 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Vegetables

    • 🍠 1 (15 ounce) can sweet potatoes, drained and mashed

  • Fruits

    • 🍍 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained

  • Dairy / Fats

    • 🧈 3 tablespoons butter

  • Sugars & Sweeteners

    • 🧂 2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • Spices

    • 🧂 ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • Protein

    • 🥚 1 egg, beaten

  • Toppings

    • 4 ounces caramel topping
    • 2 cups marshmallows, divided

STEPS

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2

Mix sweet potatoes, pineapple, butter, brown sugar, salt, egg, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Pour half the sweet potato mixture into a 9x9-inch casserole dish. Pour caramel sauce over sweet potatoes; top with 1 cup marshmallows. Spread the remaining sweet potato mixture over marshmallow layer.

3

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

4

Add the remaining 1 cup marshmallows and bake until marshmallows are golden brown, about 10 more minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

273

Calories

  • 3g
    Protein
  • 51g
    Carbs
  • 7g
    Fats

💡 Tips

Make sure marshmallows are evenly spread for a consistent golden top.If serving more than 6 people, consider doubling the recipe in a larger pan.For added flavor, sprinkle a pinch of nutmeg along with cinnamon.Keep an eye on marshmallows during the second bake to avoid overbrowning.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.