Mashed Yams in Orange Cups
Mashed Yams in Orange Cups is a gluten free side dish. One portion of this dish contains roughly 4g of protein, 9g of fat, and a total of 327 calories. This recipe serves 18. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of marshmallow creme, pecan halves, eggs, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.
Instructions
Pierce each yam all over with fork. Working in 2 batches, cook yams in microwave 15 minutes. Turn yams over; cook until tender, about 12 minutes longer.
Cut yams in half; scoop pulp into bowl.
Add 3/4 cup marshmallow creme, butter, and syrup; mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Whisk in eggs. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
Cut thin slice from top and bottom of each orange to make flat surfaces.
Cut oranges in half. Scoop out pulp; reserve for another use.
Place orange cups on 2 baking sheets. Divide yam mixture equally among cups. Top each with dollop of marshmallow creme and 2 pecan halves.
Bake until beginning to brown, about 30 minutes.