Marshmallow-Topped Candied Yams
Marshmallow-Topped Candied Yams balance caramelized sweetness with a hint of citrus, as tender yams soak up a brown sugar and orange glaze. A cloud of melted, toasted marshmallows adds a lightly crisp, gooey finish. Perfect for holiday dinners or comforting Sunday spreads, this side dish brings nostalgic flavor to the table.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Marshmallow-Topped Candied Yams, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 39 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 60
- Heart Health
- 15
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 9
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Roast the whole yams in the preheated oven until almost tender, 35 to 40 minutes; let them cool.
- 3
Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 4
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat; stir in the sugar, juice, and nutmeg until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low; cook until the liquid thickens and turns syrupy, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 5
Peel the yams; cut them into bite-sized chunks. Arrange them in a single layer in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Drizzle the syrup over the yams.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven, basting the yams with the syrup every 15 minutes until they are fork-tender, about 35 minutes.
- 7
Arrange the marshmallows over the yams; continue baking until the marshmallows are puffy and brown, about 10 minutes more.
- Calories 1116.32 kcal High 56%
- Protein 4.12 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 305.49 g 111%
- Total Fat 6.2 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 2.75 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 10.45 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 143.22 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 1.92 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 122.68 g --
- Added Sugars 53.64 g High 107%
- Calcium 41.08 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.41 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 77.09 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 22.78 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Marshmallow Topped Candied Yams is made with 6 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Butter, Ground Nutmeg, and Miniature Marshmallows. Each serving provides about 1116.32 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Marshmallow-Topped Candied Yams made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Butter, Ground Nutmeg, Miniature Marshmallows, Orange Juice. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Marshmallow-Topped Candied Yams?
- About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1116.32 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Marshmallow-Topped Candied Yams easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Marshmallow-Topped Candied Yams healthy?
- Marshmallow-Topped Candied Yams has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 1116.32 calories and 4.12 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 143.22 mg (6% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.75 g (14% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 53.64 g (107% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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