Easy Candy Yams

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In this candied yams recipe, chopped sweet potatoes are baked with brown sugar, caramel topping, and butter, then finished with a layer of roasted marshmallows.

Submitted by Sara
Updated on September 20, 2022
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
1 8x8-inch dish
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 4 cups chopped sweet potato

  • 1 (12 ounce) jar caramel topping

  • ⅛ cup brown sugar

  • ½ cup butter

  • 1 cup miniature marshmallows

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

  2. Place sweet potatoes in an 8x8-inch square baking dish. Pour caramel over potatoes. Sprinkle with sugar and dot with butter.

  3. Bake in preheated oven 30 minutes, until potatoes are tender and mixture is bubbly. Remove from the oven and sprinkle marshmallows evenly over potatoes. Return to oven until marshmallows are melted and browned, 5 to 10 minutes more.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

413 Calories
16g Fat
69g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 413
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 10g 49%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 532mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 69g 25%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 3g 5%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 69mg 5%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 392mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.