Thanksgiving Yams

Prep: 10 min Cuisine: American

A rich and flavorful sweet potato casserole with warm spices, liqueur, and crunchy pecans, perfect for festive gatherings and holiday celebrations.

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Ingredients

  • 3 c. mashed yams
  • 1/3 c. milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/3 c. Kahlua or Amaretto or a mix of the 2
  • 1 tsp. orange juice
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1/3 c. butter
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 c. chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients in a casserole dish until well combined.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

721 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.7g 11% DV
Total Fat 52.5g 67% DV
Carbs 45.5g 17% DV
Fiber 4g 14% DV
Sugar 24.3g 49% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 161.5mg 7% DV
Potassium 336.3mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 77.8mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 50mcg 6% DV
Vitamin C 20.8mg 23% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 177mg 14% DV
Iron 2.7mg 15% DV
Contains Milk Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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