Best 6 Crunchy Yam Bake Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and satisfying side dish to accompany your main course? Look no further than crunchy yam bake. This delectable dish is made with fresh yams, a variety of flavorful seasonings, and a crispy topping that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're serving it at a family gathering, a potluck, or a holiday feast, this crunchy yam bake is sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CRUNCHY YAM BAKE



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This is one of my favorite recipes. The yummy yams are the perfect complement to a holiday ham or turkey and ideal for impressing a potluck crowd. -Marian Moreman of Canyon Country, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2-1/2 pounds yams or sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
TOPPING:
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup Special K

Steps:

  • Place yams in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain yams and place in a large bowl; mash. Stir in the egg substitute, brown sugar, salt and cinnamon. , Transfer to a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 15 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter. Add pecans and brown sugar; cook and stir until sugar is melted. Stir in cereal until coated. Sprinkle over yam mixture. , Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160° and topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 211mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRUNCHY SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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Some tasty seasonings like cinnamon and nutmeg and a crunchy corn flake and walnut topping make it easy for even kids to eat their nutritious sweet potatoes. This is a terrific Thanksgiving side dish. -Virginia Slater, West Sunbury, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
TOPPING:
1 cup crushed cornflakes
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375° In a large bowl, combine first eight ingredients. Spoon into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. , Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over potatoes. Bake 5-10 minutes or until topping is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573 calories, Fat 31g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 135mg cholesterol, Sodium 391mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CRISPY SWEET POTATO BAKE



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I make these sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving, and they were a big hit. The brown sugar gives it just the right amount of sweetness.

Provided by Brooke Thesen

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup butter
½ cup milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup butter, melted
1 cup chopped pecans
⅓ cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a casserole dish.
  • Place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and mash. Measure 3 cups mashed sweet potato and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Beat sweet potatoes, brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract together with an electric hand mixer in a bowl until smooth and creamy; pour into the prepared casserole dish.
  • Pour 1/3 cup melted butter over pecans in a bowl; stir to coat. Add flour; stir until combined. Sprinkle pecan mixture over sweet potato mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569.9 calories, Carbohydrate 47.9 g, Cholesterol 131.4 mg, Fat 40.8 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 18.1 g, Sodium 261.9 mg, Sugar 28.5 g

CRISPY YAM FRIES



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Not to be confused with American sweet potatoes, West African yams are large, starchy root vegetables found at most West African, Caribbean or Latin American markets. Check the yams for freshness by pressing down on their skin before purchasing; the root should be firm with no soft spots. The brown skin peels off easily with a sharp knife or vegetable peeler to reveal a stark white flesh. These yams are larger, much starchier, denser and less fibrous than American yams or sweet potatoes. Crispy yam fries are a well-known Nigerian snack and side dish. They can be shallow-fried in oil or baked in the oven for a slightly healthier variation (see Tip). Serve fries warm with some obe ata or your favorite condiment on the side.

Provided by Yewande Komolafe

Categories     dinner, snack, vegetables, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

Kosher salt
1 medium West African yam (about 2 pounds)
4 to 6 cups canola or other neutral oil, for frying
Obe ata or your preferred condiment, for dipping (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high and season generously with salt.
  • Fill a large bowl with water. Working quickly to avoid oxidation, slice off the ends of the yam and peel the brown skin. Cut the yam into 3/4-inch-thick rounds and transfer to the bowl. Once sliced and peeled, cut each piece into 1/2-inch-wide matchsticks, slicing a few rounds at a time and transferring matchsticks back to the water. (You should get about 5 to 8 sticks per piece.)
  • Working in batches, drop the matchsticks into the simmering water and blanch for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the hot water and transfer to a rack set over a baking sheet to drain. Repeat the blanching and draining process for the remaining matchsticks.
  • Fill a large skillet with 1 inch of canola oil. (You'll need about 4 cups for a 10-inch skillet.) Heat the oil over medium-high until it registers 350 degrees on an instant-read thermometer. Working in two or three batches to avoid crowding, and replenishing the oil as needed, fry the yam matchsticks, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oil and drain on a baking sheet set with paper towels or a rack. Season the fries with salt.
  • Serve fries warm, with some obe ata or your preferred condiment for dipping.

CRISPY SWEET POTATO WEDGES



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Baked sweet potato wedges are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. These are seasoned with a smoky, spicy blend that will have everybody coming back for more! Great thing about this recipe is you can adjust the seasoning to your desire. You want to add minced garlic, go ahead! You want these bad boys spicier, go for it!

Provided by Plant Based Life

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Roasted Potato Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon cornstarch
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 medium sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, cornstarch, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Cut potatoes in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 3 wedges. Place in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil; toss to coat. Add spice mixture and stir with a rubber spatula or your hands until potatoes are completely coated. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the thickest parts of potato wedges are easily pierced with a fork, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.4 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 204.3 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

BAKED CANDIED YAMS - SOUL FOOD STYLE



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Make and share this Baked Candied Yams - Soul Food Style recipe from Food.com.

Provided by danielle0816_7151831

Categories     Low Protein

Time 2h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 tablespoons salted butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract, not imitation

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • Wash the yams.
  • Peel, then chop the yams ( make sure that they are about ½ inch thick.
  • Place the yams into a 9x13 bake dish.
  • Place the butter into a medium sized pot, then melt it over medium heat.
  • Once the butter is melted, sprinkle in the white & brown sugar, ground cinnamon,ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and ground clove.
  • Turn the stove off, mix the ingredients, then add in the vanilla extract.
  • Next, cover the bake dish with foil, then bake the yams in the oven for 30 minutes.
  • Pour the candied mixture over the yams, and try to coat all the yams with the candied mixture.
  • Remove the yams from the oven, and baste them with the candied mixture.
  • Cover the yams, and bake them for another 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove the yams from the oven, and let them sit for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.3, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 104, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 31.9, Protein 0.2

Tips:

  • Use fresh yams for the best flavor and texture.
  • Scrub the yams thoroughly before baking to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Pierce the yams with a fork several times before baking to help them cook evenly.
  • Bake the yams at a high temperature (400°F) for a crispy exterior and a tender interior.
  • Drizzle the yams with olive oil or melted butter before baking to help them brown.
  • Season the yams with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
  • Serve the yams hot with your favorite toppings, such as butter, sour cream, or maple syrup.

Conclusion:

Crunchy yam bake is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover yams, and it is also a healthy and affordable option. With its crispy exterior and tender interior, crunchy yam bake is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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