THANKSGIVING YAMS

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Mother's great yams were always a hit at Thanksgiving. In America, yams are actually a type of sweet potato. Gingersnap cookies and marshmallows make this dish a real treat.

Provided by MISTY1549

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes     Sweet Potatoes With Marshmallow Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (29 ounce) cans sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ (16 ounce) package gingersnap cookies
1 (16 ounce) package miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix the sweet potatoes, butter and lemon juice. Break the gingersnap cookies into the mixture. Stirring occasionally, cook until thick, about 15 minutes.
  • Cover the mixture with desired quantity of marshmallows. Remove from heat and cover 5 minutes, or until marshmallows have melted. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.8 calories, Carbohydrate 72.5 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 184.2 mg, Sugar 34.9 g

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