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betty ann's favorite yam dish

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Martha Price
San Jose, CA

Betty and my mom were best friends from childhood up into their seventies. Mom passed away a couple of years ago, but Betty still keeps in touch. She gave me this scrumptious recipe about a year ago. I was never really a fan of yams, but I think this recipe has converted me!

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For betty ann's favorite yam dish

  • 4 md
    (or larger) yams, cooked and mashed
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground ginger
  • grated rind (zest) of one orange
  • 1
    8 ounce can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 2
    beaten eggs
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter, melted
  • 1/4 c
    brown sugar, mixed with 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 c
    slivered almonds
  • 30
    miniature marshmallows

How To Make betty ann's favorite yam dish

  • 1
    Pre-heat oven to 350º.
  • 2
    Mix well all ingredients except brown sugar mixture, almonds and marshmallows. Spoon into greased baking casserole.
  • 3
    Spread brown sugar and sour cream mixture over the top of casserole. Sprinkle slivered almonds over top, then scatter marshmallows over all.
  • 4
    Bake at 350º for 40 to 60 minutes, or until puffy and lightly browned.
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