Velvety Yam Pecan Casserole

Name: Velvety Yam Pecan Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Southern Recipes, American
Ingredients: 0.25 cup Brown Sugar; 2 tbsp Butter; 2 whole Eggs; 0.13 tsp Ground Allspice; 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon; 0.13 tsp Ground Nutmeg; 6 oz Pecans; 1 tsp Salt; 4 lb Yams

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Velvety Yam Pecan Casserole features a silky, lightly spiced mash crowned with a glossy, caramelized pecan-brown sugar topping. Warm notes of cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg balance the natural sweetness of yams, while melted butter adds richness. It’s perfect for holiday dinners or cozy family gatherings when you want a comforting side that feels a bit special.

Prep30 mins
Cook25 mins
Serves8
DifficultyEasy

1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2

Poke the yams several times with a fork, then cook them on high power in the microwave until heated through and soft, about 20 minutes. When cooled, remove the skins and place the yams in a large bowl.
3

Beat the yams until smooth. Then beat in one egg at a time, blending after each addition. Stir in 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/8 cup melted butter, salt, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg; beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
4

Transfer the mixture to an ungreased 3 quart casserole dish. Arrange the pecans in a single layer on top. Sprinkle with the remaining brown sugar and drizzle 1/4 cup melted butter over the top.
5

Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until browned and bubbly.