yummy yams for mad max

Unknown

Here's the Yam recipe that Mad Max asked for yesterday. Warning -- this recipe is neither for the "heart healthy" nor for anyone who's even considering counting calories any time in the next six months.[p]There are 2 parts -- part 1 can be done one or two days in advance:[p]Part 1:[p]Boil or nuke 3 to 4 pounds of fresh yams (or sweet potatoes -- yams are just a prettier color) until you can mash them -- then mash them.[p]Add:
3 T Butter
3 t cinamon
1/2 t nutmeg
1/4 t salt
1 c of evaporated milk
have available 2 cups of light brown sugar.
start with 3/4 c of sugar -- mix in and taste.
is it sweet enough for you? no -- add more brown sugar -- taste and add until you're happy.
I normally end up using 2 cups of sugar for 4 pounds of yams -- we have a very sweet tooth oriented family. The only person who ever thought it was too sweet was my old boss who thinks an apple is a snack.[p] Turn mixture into greased oven proof container (I use Crisco).
Either put in refrigerator or go to Part 2.[p]Part 2 -- bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes and eat.

mad max beyond eggdome

your wyoming connection,
thanks sis!!!! . .that's the one!!!!. .. this is a great sweet potatoe recipe. ..i did these last year in the egg, with a very well established fire (same temps and times) so there was no smoke. . .they came out great. .. didn't absorb nearly as much 'smoke' flavor as regular potatoes do. .. .[p]one thing sis forgot to mention, for those who like it, and really want to go into a diabetic coma, you can add marshmallows on top as well (as if it wasn't sweet enough already). . .[p]

Unknown

mad max beyond eggdome,
purists never use marshmallows............

Sandlapper

your wyoming connection,[p]Purist? Here?...LOL.[p]Another great topping is to blend softened butter with brown sugar, flour and chopped pecans until you get a crumbly mixture. Sprinkle on top of the yam for a sweet crunchy crust...Sorry folks I don't include measured amounts because I just wing it....

Sandlapper

your wyoming connection,[p]I would also suggest a bit of real vanilla would be a nice addition.

Unknown

Sandlapper,
oh, yes, that definitely sounds good.

Bobby-Q

your wyoming connection,
Try replacing the cup of evaporated milk with Sweetened condensed milk.[p]Mashed Yams
Butter
Sweetened condensed milk
Brown Sugar
Spices to taste[p]mmm mmmmm good.