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Island Yam Bake

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"Yams or sweet potatoes are popular Hawaiian island fare, made more festive for luaus and other celebrations with the addition of typical, homegrown Hawaiian flavors."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (5)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
55 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds yams, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup pineapple and orange juice blend
  • 2 tablespoons softened butter
  • 1/2 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts

Directions

  1. Place yams into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two.
  2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  3. Return yams to the cooking pot, and mash with juice until smooth. Pack mashed yams into a 3 quart casserole dish, dot with butter, then sprinkle with brown sugar and nuts. Loosely cover with aluminum foil.
  4. Bake in preheated oven until hot and bubbly, 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 321 | Total Fat: 9.5g | Cholesterol: 8mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2008 by akberry6   view full review
This recipe is recommended. I added a pinch of cinnamon. My family liked it.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2009 by Firefly9   view full review
We had a Hawaiian themed dinner. This was good for the theme, but I prefer traditional sweet...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2008 by DJANCSEK   view full review
it was ok - I had a laua and had these....prob won't make them again but they did serve it's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2008 by healthy&yummy   view full review
I liked it! I added some leftover coconut milk (about 1/2 cup)and mixed it with the pineapple...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2007 by QUADCHICK   view full review
It wasn't great, it wasn't bad. - average flavor

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