Camotes al Horno (Baked Yams)

Name: Camotes al Horno (Baked Yams)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 6 small yams; 6 tablespoons butter; 6 teaspoons honey; 3 teaspoons white sugar

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This camotes al horno is a popular dish from Puebla, Mexico. It has the sweet simplicity of baked yams with butter, honey, and sugar. Serve as a sweet treat on their own, or try them in combination with savory meat dishes for an interesting mix of flavors.

Submitted by Alenita

Updated on July 22, 2023

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camotes al horno - 2 Mexican baked yams on plates with forks topped with butter and honey

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

6

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Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

6 small yams
6 tablespoons butter
6 teaspoons honey
3 teaspoons white sugar

Directions

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook yams in boiling water until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
Arrange yams in the prepared baking dish. Cut a slit down the middle of each yam and dab 1 tablespoon butter into each slit.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 5 to 10 minutes.
Spoon 1 teaspoon honey into each yam; sprinkle each with 1/2 teaspoon sugar to serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

546	Calories
12g	Fat
106g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 546
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	16%
Saturated Fat 7g	37%
Cholesterol 31mg	10%
Sodium 114mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 106g	38%
Dietary Fiber 14g	51%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 6g	11%
Vitamin C 60mg	67%
Calcium 63mg	5%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 2863mg	61%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Camotes al Horno (Baked Yams)

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