Ingredients for Baked Yams With Spicy Molasses Butter
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Orange Peel
- Chili Powder
- Salt, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 medium yams (about 12 ounces each)
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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How to Make Baked Yams With Spicy Molasses Butter
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with heavy-duty foil.
- In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter, molasses, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, ginger, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper until light and fluffy.
- Using a small, sharp knife, carefully make a 1 1/2-inch-deep lengthwise slit in each yam, leaving 1 inch of yam uncut at each end. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
- Place the yams on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until the yams are easily pierced with a fork and tender.
- Remove yams from oven and carefully cut slits across the center of each yam, creating a crosshatch pattern.
- Gently press the ends of each yam toward the center to slightly open the slits and expose the flesh.
- Transfer the yams to a serving platter.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon of the spiced molasses butter into the center of each yam.
- Serve immediately, passing the remaining spiced butter separately for guests to add more as desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
5 g
Sugar
27g
Fat
49g
Carbs
27g
