Best 6 Baked Yams With Spicy Molasses Butter Recipes
Baked yams are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great way to get your daily dose of vitamins and minerals. This article will provide you with a recipe for baked yams with spicy molasses butter that is sure to please everyone at your table. The yams are roasted until tender and then topped with a flavorful butter mixture made with molasses, brown sugar, and spices. This dish is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So, gather your ingredients and let's get started!
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
BAKED YAMS WITH GINGER-MOLASSES BUTTER
Categories Ginger Side Bake Thanksgiving Vegetarian Sweet Potato/Yam Fall Cinnamon Molasses Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix first 6 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Stir in crystallized ginger. Season with salt and generous amount of pepper. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover; chill. Bring ginger-molasses butter to room temperature before using.)
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Pierce yams in several places with fork; bake on rimmed baking sheet until tender when pierced with fork, about 50 minutes.
- Cut lengthwise slit in each yam and press in ends to open top. Spoon 2 tablespoons ginger-molasses butter into each yam and serve.
WHOLE BAKED YAMS WITH SPICY MOLASSES BUTTER
Categories Herb Side Bake Sweet Potato/Yam Fall Molasses Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Using electric mixer, beat first 7 ingredients in medium bowl until fluffy. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.)
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line large baking sheet with heavy-duty foil. Using small, sharp knife, make one 1/2-inch-deep lengthwise slit in each yam, leaving 1 inch of yam uncut at each end. Place yams on baking sheet. Bake yams until tender, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Cut slits across center of each yam. Press ends toward center to expose flesh. Transfer yams to platter. Spoon 1 tablespoon spiced butter into each. Pass remaining spiced butter separately.
BAKED YAMS
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, easy, side dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Prick the yams and place in oven for 30 minutes or until done. Cut in half, scoop out the yams and mash with a fork. Serve with salt, pepper and butter if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 104, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 192 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
MOLASSES BUTTER FOR BAKED WHOLE SWEET POTATOES
Slather this "spiced-up" butter on your baked sweet potatoes! The butter can be prepared up to 1 week in advance, and can be doubled, make this topping well in advance, it will save you time. If you have a any leftover butter, it can be frozen. This amount of butter should be enough for 5-6 medium baked yams depending on the amount used on each potato. This is wonderful on baked sweet potatoes!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 5m
Yield 1/2 cup
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix the first 6 ingredients in a bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy; cover and chill (soften slightly before using if desired).
- After the yams are baked cut slits across center of each yam.
- Press ends together toward the center to expose the flesh.
- Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of spiced butter into each.
- Pass the spiced butter around at the table.
BAKED YAMS WITH PECAN CRUMBLE
This dish will become an instant tradition. Baked, buttery yams topped with a simple brown sugar and pecan crumble. Could almost be dessert!
Provided by emkaymommy
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place yams into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and mash; measure out 3 cups of mashed yams.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart ovenproof casserole dish.
- Combine mashed yams, brown sugar, eggs, milk, and melted butter in a bowl. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish.
- Combine pecans, brown sugar, flour, and melted butter in a bowl and mix well. Sprinkle topping over yams.
- Cover and bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 577 calories, Carbohydrate 89.1 g, Cholesterol 77.6 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 9.6 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 128.2 mg, Sugar 28.7 g
ROASTED YAMS
Roasted, thinly sliced yams or potato of your choice, quickly adds a yummy side-dish to your meal. Best when served with chicken, steak, or a mild fish.
Provided by Sara
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Time 40m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet or shallow baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Arrange slices of potato in the prepared pan so they are overlapping slightly. Season with salt and pepper and then drizzle olive oil over them as evenly as possible.
- Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are tender and have begun to wrinkle around the edges, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.5 calories, Carbohydrate 63.4 g, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 9.5 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 981 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
Tips:
- To ensure the yams are cooked evenly, pierce them with a fork or knife before baking.
- For a crispier yam, increase the baking temperature to 425°F (220°C) for the last 15 minutes of cooking.
- If you don't have spicy molasses butter on hand, you can substitute regular melted butter mixed with a teaspoon of ground cinnamon and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- For a sweeter yam, add a tablespoon of brown sugar to the melted butter mixture.
- To add a nutty flavor to the yams, sprinkle them with chopped walnuts or pecans before baking.
- If you're short on time, you can microwave the yams for 10-12 minutes per side, or until tender.
Conclusion:
Baked yams with spicy molasses butter is a delicious and easy side dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The yams are naturally sweet and creamy, and the spicy molasses butter adds a delicious kick of flavor. This dish is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying side dish, give baked yams with spicy molasses butter a try.
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