How to Cook Candied Yams or Sweet Potato Casserole

How to make candied yams. This is not just for holidays anymore. It's a great addition to any family meal. Yams or sweet potatoes will work for this recipe. They are basically the same item. This is one of my favorites.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2-3 lbs. yams/sweet potatoes sliced into 1/8 inch slices
• 3/4 to 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1 small can pineapples
• 14 oz diced pineapples
• 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows
• 6-10 large marshmallows
• 3/4 cups finely chopped pecans

1. Put potatoes and sugar in a large cooker and cover with water and cook on medium heat until fork tender and the water and sugar has formed a thick syrup. Let cool for 15 minutes.

2. Then use a potato masher and mash potatoes. Pour in the miniature marshmallows, drained diced pineapples, and nuts. Pour mixture into a casserole dish. Smooth out with a spoon and then place the sliced pineapples on top in an appealing design then place a large marshmallow in the center of the pineapples.

3. Place in the oven for 10 minutes at 350 degrees, then turn oven on broil and brown the marshmallows. Take out and let set for 15 minutes then serve with dinner.

Tips & Warnings

• Use caution while operating ovens.

[writedesign]

on 3/5/2009 We make this a lot during the year - holidays or not. 5*rec

[Blackinkheart]

on 2/11/2009 MMMM sounds delicious. 5 *s and a recommendation ^_^

[VirtualWorker]

on 2/10/2009 Great article my friend! Five stars!

VirtualWorker

[maryellen1001]

on 2/9/2009 Sounds delicious! I bet it would go great with the pork tenderloin recipe!