Delicious Yam Casserole Recipe

This flavorful Yam Casserole is the perfect side dish for your Thanksgiving or Christmas feast. It combines the natural sweetness of yams with a crunchy pecan topping, making it a crowd-pleasing dish. The yams are cooked until tender, mashed with butter, brown sugar, and warm spices, then topped with a mixture of pecans, brown sugar, and butter. Baked to perfection, this casserole will be a star on your holiday table.

Ingredients

• 4 large yams
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. Peel the yams and cut them into chunks. Place the yam chunks in a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Cook until the yams are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
3. Drain the cooked yams and transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Mash the yams using a potato masher or fork until smooth.
4. Add melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt to the mashed yams. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
5. Pour the yam mixture into the greased baking dish and spread it evenly.
6. In a small bowl, mix chopped pecans with brown sugar and melted butter until well coated. Sprinkle the pecan mixture over the yam mixture in the baking dish.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbling.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
9. Serve the yam casserole as a side dish alongside your holiday main course.

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