If you’re looking for a simple, comforting side dish that delivers big flavor without complicated steps, this Minnesota-friendly candied yam recipe is a perfect fit. It uses classic Bruce’s Yams, real butter, and a homemade graham-cracker crisp for a rich, caramelized finish. Whether you’re cooking in Farmington, the Twin Cities metro, or anywhere across Minnesota, this dish brings warm, nostalgic flavor to any holiday table.

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🍠 Candied Yams With Graham-Crisp & Toasted Marshmallows

Ingredients

Base Recipe:

• 1 drained can Bruce’s Yams

• ½ cup brown sugar

• ⅓ cup butter or margarine

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1 cup large marshmallows

Added Graham-Crisp Layer:

• ½ cup finely crushed graham crackers

• 2–3 tablespoons brown sugar

• 2–3 tablespoons melted butter
  (your cinnamon-sugar butter spread works great here)

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Instructions

1. Preheat

Set oven to 350°F.

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2. Prepare the yam mixture

In a mixing bowl, combine:

• 1 can Bruce’s yams (drained)

• ½ cup brown sugar

• ⅓ cup butter

• ½ teaspoon salt

Mix gently to coat the yams without mashing them.
Pour into an 8×8 casserole dish.

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3. Bake the yams

Bake uncovered for 30–40 minutes, until hot and bubbling.

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4. Make your graham-crisp topping

In a small bowl, combine:

• ½ cup crushed graham crackers

• 2–3 tablespoons brown sugar

• 2–3 tablespoons melted butter

Stir until the mixture looks like damp sand.

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5. Add the crisp layer

After the initial bake:

• Remove the casserole from the oven

• Sprinkle the graham mixture evenly over the top

• Lightly press it down so it sticks but doesn’t compact

Return to oven for 10–12 minutes
(or broil for 5–6 minutes for deeper color).

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6. Add marshmallows

Remove the dish again.

Place marshmallows evenly across the top.

Bake 5–10 minutes until golden brown
(or broil for 1–2 minutes, watching closely).

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🔥 Estimated Calorie Content

Approximate totals for the full 8×8 dish:

• Bruce’s yams (1 can): ~240 calories

• Brown sugar (½ cup): ~415 calories

• Butter (⅓ cup): ~535 calories

• Marshmallows (1 cup): ~80 calories

• Graham crackers (½ cup crumbs): ~260 calories

• Extra brown sugar (2–3 tbsp): ~105–155 calories

• Extra butter for crisp (2–3 tbsp): ~200–300 calories

Total Dish Estimate:

~1,835 to 1,985 calories total

Per Serving (8 servings):

~230–250 calories per serving

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