Mashed Yams in Orange Cups

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

1
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.
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Cut yams in half; scoop pulp into bowl.
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Add 3/4 cup marshmallow creme, butter, and syrup; mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
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Whisk in eggs. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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6
Cut thin slice from top and bottom of each orange to make flat surfaces.
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Cut oranges in half. Scoop out pulp; reserve for another use.
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Place orange cups on 2 baking sheets. Divide yam mixture equally among cups. Top each with dollop of marshmallow creme and 2 pecan halves.
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Bake until beginning to brown, about 30 minutes.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings18
Health Score11
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