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Yam Casserole
Photo: Lars Blankers

Yam Casserole

10 ingredients 4 steps 10–12 wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

460
Calories
12g
Protein
17g
Fat
67g
Carbs

Counts 8 of 9 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Potato 1 medium (173g) baked 161
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Orange 1 medium (131g) 62
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Yam not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (2 lb + 8 oz / 900 g ) yams or sweet potatoes, drained (or 4 lb / 1.8 kg cooked, peeled, and sliced yams)
  • ⅔ cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
  • ½ cup bourbon
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 4 tablespoons butter , melted
  • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 egg yolks
  • Fresh pepper to taste

Directions

1

In mixing bowl with electric mixer , beat yams. Add in remaining main ingredients, beating until mixture is light and fluffy. Butter a 12-inch porcelain quiche dish or a shallow 2 quart casserole dish (7x11 inches / 18 x 28 cm). Pour in yam mixture, smoothing top evenly.

2

Make praline topping by mixing all ingredients together in small bowl. Spread evenly over the yams. May be refrigerated covered overnight.

3

Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 45–50 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

4

Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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