Holiday Yam Bake

Transform your holiday table with this decadent Holiday Yam Bake, a sweet and savory showstopper that combines creamy mashed yams with a buttery pecan crumble and a golden, gooey layer of toasted mini marshmallows. This easy-to-follow recipe elevates traditional holiday sides with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, real vanilla extract, and a touch of brown sugar for an irresistible caramelized flavor. Perfectly balanced between comfort and indulgence, it’s prepared in under an hour and serves six—making it an ideal dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas gatherings. Serve this crowd-pleasing casserole as a side or even as a dessert—either way, it’s bound to earn rave reviews! Keywords: holiday yam bake, sweet potato casserole, pecan topping, marshmallow topping, Thanksgiving recipe, Christmas side dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 large yams
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 0.25 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup pecans
• 2 cups mini marshmallows

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Peel the yams and cut them into 1-inch cubes. Boil the yam cubes in a large pot of water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and let them cool slightly.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, mash the yams until smooth. Add 0.5 cup of brown sugar, 0.25 cup of melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until well combined.

Step 4

Transfer the yam mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, prepare the topping. Combine the remaining 0.5 cup of brown sugar, flour, and chopped pecans. Cut the remaining 0.25 cup of butter into small cubes and mix it into the topping mixture using a fork or your fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 6

Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the yam mixture.

Step 7

Bake the dish for 25 minutes in the preheated oven.

Step 8

Remove the dish from the oven and spread the mini marshmallows over the top. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden and toasted.

Step 9

Let the Holiday Yam Bake cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1091.6 grams (1091.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2636

Total Fat 87.60g	112%
Saturated Fat 32.50g	163%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.90g
Cholesterol 131mg	44%
Sodium 804mg	35%
Total Carbohydrate 458.40g	167%
Dietary Fiber 30.60g	109%
Total Sugars 213.20g
Protein 22.20g	44%

Vitamin D 27IU	134%
Calcium 378mg	29%
Iron 9mg	49%
Potassium 5982mg	127%

*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: 29.1%

Protein: 3.3%

Carbs: 67.6%