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Thanksgiving Yams

By: MISTY1549 
"Mother's great yams were always a hit at Thanksgiving. In America, yams are actually a type of sweet potato. Gingersnap cookies and marshmallows make this dish a real treat."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (15)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 2 (29 ounce) cans sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 (16 ounce) package gingersnap cookies
  • 1 (16 ounce) package miniature marshmallows

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix the sweet potatoes, butter and lemon juice. Break the gingersnap cookies into the mixture. Stirring occasionally, cook until thick, about 15 minutes.
  2. Cover the mixture with desired quantity of marshmallows. Remove from heat and cover 5 minutes, or until marshmallows have melted. Serve warm.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 344 | Total Fat: 5.4g | Cholesterol: 5mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2003 by ROMACZECH75   view full review
I made these yams for Thanksgiving and they just about blew everyone away! Never had I taseted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2003 by LISAKP71   view full review
These are really really tasty, and so darn fast! I was pretty skeptical, but the gingersnaps...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2006 by Kathy   view full review
This was the EASIEST way to make sweet potatoes. It was quick as well. The gingersnap cookies...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2003 by Mallinda   view full review
The strong gingery taste makes these really good and different from most sweet potato dishes. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2008 by JOULEC   view full review
Simple recipe that I will make again. The marshmellows really need to be broiled though to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2003 by MANHATTMOM   view full review
Do you know what luxury is? Luxury is this recipe on Thanksgiving. Whether you think you like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2009 by Lyss8928   view full review
very good, very easy, you can crush the cookies in food processor it's soo much easier than...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2010 by Karen514 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
My new favorite Thanksgiving side!
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2003 by RGAZMB   view full review
NO ONE SEEMED TO IMPRESSED
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2011 by Distone Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made these on the stove top as directed, then placed in a casserole with the marshmallows on...

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