Damn Good Southern Candied Yams: The Best Sweet Comfort Food
Damn Good Southern Candied Yams are the ultimate sweet comfort food, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium yams
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and slice the yams into 1/4-inch rounds.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and stir in brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Layer the yams in a baking dish and pour the butter mixture over the top.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, until yams are tender and caramelized, stirring halfway.
Notes
- For extra sweetness, add marshmallows in the last 10 minutes of baking.
- Can be served as a side or dessert.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: candied yams, southern yams, comfort food