Candied Yams Casserole with Pecans

Candied Yams Casserole with Pecans
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    35 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    50 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    27

Transform ordinary yams into a decadent holiday masterpiece! This Candied Yams Casserole features tender yams beneath a crunchy pecan streusel topping, creating a symphony of textures and flavors that's sure to impress.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    100 g
  • Cholesterol
    145 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    7 g
  • Saturated Fat
    22 g
  • Sodium
    301 mg
  • Sugar
    85 g
  • Fat
    46 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
5 mins

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish. (5 minutes)

02

Step
2 mins

Place the drained yams in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until slightly softened, about 1 minute and 15 seconds. (2 minutes)

03

Step
10 mins

Transfer the softened yams to a large mixing bowl. Add granulated sugar, milk, 1/2 cup softened butter, and beaten eggs. Use a hand mixer to beat until smooth and well combined. Pour the yam mixture into the prepared baking dish. (10 minutes)

04

Step
8 mins

In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, chopped pecans, 1/2 cup softened butter, and flour. Mix with a wooden spoon or your fingers until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the pecan crumble evenly over the yam mixture in the baking dish. (8 minutes)

05

Step
30 mins

Bake in the preheated oven until the topping is golden brown and the yam mixture is bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving. (30 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the yam mixture.
To prevent the pecan topping from burning, you can tent the casserole with foil during the last 10-15 minutes of baking.
This casserole can be prepared ahead of time. Assemble the casserole and store it in the refrigerator until ready to bake. Add about 10-15 minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 3.8/ 5 ( 9 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Sierra Prosacco

    The vanilla extract suggestion was a great addition! It added a lovely warmth to the dish.

  • Nettie Weimann

    My family requests this every year now! It's become a holiday tradition.

  • Walton Spinka

    I made this casserole ahead of time, and it was so convenient. It tasted just as good as if I had made it fresh.

  • Ezequiel Schaefer

    This recipe was a huge hit at Thanksgiving! Everyone loved the crunchy pecan topping.

  • Shayna Beatty

    I used maple syrup instead of white sugar and it gave a delicious twist!

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