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Yam Casserole



"My entire family has always hated yams until I made this dish 15 years ago. Now everyone looks forward to this dish during the holidays. However, I do make it at home during the year, not just during the holidays. I have given this recipe to several people that have requested it, now I'll give it to you."
Original recipe yield: 8 servings.
Prep Time:
15 Minutes
Cook Time:
35 Minutes
Ready In:
50 Minutes
Servings:
8

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 (29 ounce) can yams, drained and mashed
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup sugar frosted corn flake cereal

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl combine yams, melted butter, white sugar, evaporated milk, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla extract. Mix well and transfer to a 9x9 inch casserole dish.
  3. In a medium bowl cream butter with brown sugar. Stir in walnuts and frosted cereal. Spread on top of yam mixture.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes.