Easy Thanksgiving Yams Recipe with Marshmallows

Name: Easy Thanksgiving Yams Recipe with Marshmallows
Total time: 25 mins
Ingredients: 2 (29 ounce) cans sweet potatoes; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 0.5 (16 ounce) package gingersnap cookies; 1 (16 ounce) package miniature marshmallows

These easy yams are always a Thanksgiving favorite. In the US, yams are often sweet potatoes. Gingersnap cookies and marshmallows elevate this dish.

Total time25 mins
Prep time5 mins
Cook time20 mins
Yield6 cups, 12

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Ingredients

2 (29 ounce) cans sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice
0.5 (16 ounce) package gingersnap cookies
1 (16 ounce) package miniature marshmallows

Instructions

In a large saucepan, combine sweet potatoes, butter, and lemon juice over medium heat. Crumble gingersnap cookies into the sweet potato mixture. Cook and stir until the mixture thickens, approximately 15 minutes.
Evenly spread marshmallows over the sweet potato mixture. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand until the marshmallows are melted, around 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 344 kcal
Fat Content: 5 g
Fiber Content: 3 g
Sugar Content: 35 g
Sodium Content: 184 mg
Protein Content: 4 g
Cholesterol Content: 5 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 73 g
Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g