Candied Yams Recipe
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Candied Yams

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"This is a simple and quick way to enjoy a Thanksgiving favorite! Canned yams or sweet potatoes may be used."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (330)

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (29 ounce) can sweet potatoes
  • 1/4 cup butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Place sweet potatoes in a medium baking dish. Distribute butter pieces evenly over the sweet potatoes. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Layer with miniature marshmallows.
  3. Cover and bake in the preheated oven 25 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender and marshmallows have melted.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 282 | Total Fat: 7.9g | Cholesterol: 20mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2007 by William   view full review
I've made this recipe twice and it was enjoyed by all. One thing you must try is adding...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2007 by ttsmom9103   view full review
These came out really great with a few minor variations. I drained and coarsly smashed the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2005 by MAMABEAR2TWOCUBS   view full review
My first Thanksgiving in charge and this dish was wonderful! I prepared it ahead of time so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2003 by Alice   view full review
The recipe didn't mention draining the canned yams, so I didn't. Most of the marshmallows...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2006 by Brindha Meaux   view full review
Good ...i did use fresh yams,1 tsp vanilla extract and few dash of cinamon,peeled,cubed boiled...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2003 by TASHA156   view full review
I agree, cinnamon really does give this one an extra punch. Had the same problem with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2006 by SusieQ   view full review
I made this last Thanksgiving-had never made this dish before because I thought I did not like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2003 by RAMSICKLE   view full review
I used fresh Yams (microwaved for about 20 minutes then peeled.) EASY AS PIE! And great!!!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2004 by AUDRASMITH   view full review
These were great. The only problem I had was that I forgot to drain the canned yams -- next...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2005 by BCWIFE   view full review
Fantastic! I used fresh yams and just parboiled them instead of canned but it was a super easy...

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