MASHED YAM CASSEROLE

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I love this! You can use sweet potatoes, but I prefer yams. No sugar or marshmallows in this. The sweetness comes from a banana. Great with ham or for Thanksgiving or anytime!

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large yams, peeled and cut into chunks (about 3 lbs)
1 very ripe banana
3 tablespoons butter
3/4-1 cup light sour cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ginger
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Lightly spray a 2 quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Boil yam chunks in salted water until tender (about 10-15 minutes, depending on the size of your chunks). Drain.
  • Place cooked, drained yam chunks in a large bowl. Add banana. Mash together with a potato masher.
  • Add 3 tbsp butter and the sour cream. Mash to combine well. Mash in the salt, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg.
  • Place mashed mixture into prepared casserole dish. Evenly drizzle with the 1 tbsp melted butter.
  • Bake uncovered, at 350 for 20 minutes or until top just begins to slightly brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.9, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 30.4, Sodium 201.1, Carbohydrate 61.5, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 3.5, Protein 4.3

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