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Baked Yams with Cinnamon-Chili Butter

By Jayne Cohen

3.9

(15)

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons New Mexico chili powder*
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 yams (red-skinned sweet potatoes)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Using electric mixer, beat first 5 ingredients in medium bowl until fluffy. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.)

    Step 2

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Line large baking sheet with foil. Place yams on sheet; bake until tender, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Slit each yam lengthwise. Spoon 1 tablespoon butter into each. Serve, passing remaining butter separately.

  2. Step 3

    • A pure chili powder, sold in the spice section of some supermarkets. If unavailable, substitute an equal quantity of regular mild chili powder.
TagsCinnamonHerbs & SpicesSweet PotatoPotatoRoot VegetableVegetableMainDinnerVegetarianEasyOven BakeElectric MixerThanksgivingBon Appétit
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