SD Twice-Baked Yams Alt
Twice-Baked Yams
Ingredients
4 medium Louisiana yams
1½ cups brown sugar, divided
1 large egg
4 tablespoons butter, softened and divided
¼ cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ cup crushed cornflakes cereal
½ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
1. Preheat oven 350°. Pierce yams with a fork, and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until soft. Cut in half lengthwise, and scoop flesh into large bowl, leaving ½-inch interior border. Place yam shells on a baking sheet.
2. To flesh, add 1 cup brown sugar, egg, 2 tablespoons butter, milk, vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon; mix well.
Fill each yam shell with about 1⁄3 cup filling.
3. In a medium bowl, combine cereal, pecans, remaining ½ cup brown sugar, and remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Sprinkle topping over yams.
4. Bake for 15 minutes or until topping is lightly browned and filling is hot.
Credits: Katie Leithead