How To Cook White Yams | South Florida Garden

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

marshmallows

🥗Healthier: toasted coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: whipped cream

Toasted coconut adds texture without added sugar.

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Peel and chop the yams into even-sized pieces.

Boil the yams in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain the yams and return them to the pot.

Add butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt to the yams.

Mash the yams until smooth and creamy.

Transfer the mashed yams to a baking dish.

Top with marshmallows or toasted coconut flakes.

Bake in the oven until the top is golden and bubbly, about 20-25 minutes.

Serve warm as a side dish.

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