Crunchy Yam Bake

Name: Crunchy Yam Bake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 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

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

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

1/2 cup: 145 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 211mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Yams What Am in Light & Tasty October/November 2006

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nightskystar

Nov 14, 2014

This is a great healthier recipe! love the crunch on top!!
digitalSuzi

Nov 26, 2010

I used to make yams with marshmallow on top. After all, that's how my mom made them. This year I wasn't going to make them at all, but thought I'd give this a try. Yummy! This was sooo good! This just became our annual tradition, but i think I want it more often than that.
jeeca

Nov 27, 2009

This is an easy to make and yummy recipe