Yam Casserole

5 from 1 vote

Fluffy mashed sweet potatoes ramped up with brown sugar and spices, then topped with chopped pecans. It may be a classic Thanksgiving side, but it's awesome any time of year.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings

Calories 621kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

2½-3 pounds garnet yams (sweet potatoes) peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
¼ cup brown sugar, divided
¼ cup orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon allspice
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
½ cup pecans, chopped and toasted
2 tablespoons flour

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400ºF (205℃). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch casserole pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
Wash, peel, and cut yams (sweet potatoes) into 1-inch cubes.
In a large bowl, combine half of the brown sugar (2 tablespoons), orange juice, vanilla, allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and two tablespoons of melted butter. Mix well. Add yams to the bowl and toss to coat. Transfer the yams to the prepared casserole dish, including all the juice.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the chopped pecans, flour, and the remaining brown sugar and melted butter. Mix using your hands until the mixture looks like a coarse crumb.
After the yams have baked for 30 minutes covered, remove from the oven, sprinkle top with the pecan flour mixture, and continue to bake uncovered for an additional 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and potatoes are fork tender.

Notes

All ovens are different, so cooking times are approximate. Keep an eye on the yam casserole while they cook.
You can use any version of yam or sweet potato you can find at your local store for this recipe.
You can make casserole ahead and reheat it before serving, but it won't be as shiny because the glaze will absorb into the sweet potatoes.
The recipe can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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