Awesome Yam and Cranberry Casserole

Elevate your holiday table with this irresistible Awesome Yam and Cranberry Casserole, a perfect blend of sweet, tart, and crunchy flavors that will impress your guests! Tender yams are paired with a tangy fresh cranberry sauce, enhanced by the brightness of orange juice, and crowned with a buttery pecan-studded oat crumble that's golden and crisp. This stunning side dish combines festive ingredients like cinnamon and pecans for a warm, cozy flavor profile while offering a balance of textures in every bite. Ready in just over an hour, this easy casserole recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any fall gathering. Garnish with a sprinkle of additional pecans for extra flair, and serve alongside roasted turkey or ham for a show-stopping feast!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups yams (peeled and cubed)
• 1.5 cups fresh cranberries
• 0.5 cups granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups brown sugar
• 0.5 cups orange juice
• 0.25 cups unsalted butter (melted)
• 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups rolled oats
• 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 cups pecans (chopped)
• 0.25 teaspoons salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.

Step 2

Place the peeled and cubed yams in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until the yams are fork-tender. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, granulated sugar, orange juice, and 1/8 teaspoon of salt. Cook over medium heat until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the cooked yams and cranberry mixture. Transfer this mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.

Step 5

In another bowl, prepare the crumble topping by mixing the brown sugar, flour, rolled oats, ground cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and pecans. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 6

Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the yam and cranberry mixture in the baking dish.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crisp.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Awesome Yam and Cranberry Casserole!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	643.2 grams (643.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1221

Total Fat 49.30g	63%
Saturated Fat 30.50g	153%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 129mg	43%
Sodium 11mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 194.80g	71%
Dietary Fiber 12.80g	46%
Total Sugars 123.10g
Protein 8.90g	18%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 56mg	4%
Iron 4mg	20%
Potassium 544mg	12%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.3%

Protein: 2.8%

Carbs: 61.9%