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A glass casserole dish with Candied Yams and Sweet Potatoes on top of a gold placemat.
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4.75 from 12 votes

Candied Yams-Sweet Potatoes

Made with sugar, cinnamon, and mini marshmallows, these Candied Yams-Sweet Potatoes are sure to be a hit at your next Thanksgiving dinner!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword 5 Ingredient, easy, Thanksgving
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 295kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 7 cups chopped, one inch cubed yams (equivalent to 3 big ones, scrubbed and skinned)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/8 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 stick of unsalted butter (chopped into pieces)
  • 4 cups mini marshmallows
  • Ground Cinnamon to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix the 1/2 cup and 1/8 cup of sugar with the chopped yams.
  • Place chopped yams in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Take the chopped butter pieces and place them on top of the yams, making sure to spread out the pieces.
  • Take the ground cinnamon and sprinkle a generous amount on the butter and yams.
  • Bake for 45 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the 4 cups of mini marshmallows on top.
  • Bake for another 10 minutes or until marshmallows start to brown.

Notes

You must eyeball and estimate how much ground cinnamon to put on top, depending on your preference.
Recipe Source:
My mother

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 2g | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 1071mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 22.4mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.8mg