Classic Baked Yams

Yams Recipe

Serves

8 to 10 servings

Ingredients

• 4 pounds yams
• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• Pinch of cloves
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley (garnish)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Generously grease an 8–9 cup soufflé dish. Make a 2-inch slit in the center of each yam and bake until soft, about 1¼ hours. Remove from oven, reduce oven to 350°F, and let yams cool ~20 minutes. Halve lengthwise, scoop pulp into a bowl, discard skins.
2. Add butter and spices (all except parsley) and beat until smooth and fluffy. Taste and adjust seasoning. Spoon into soufflé dish and dot with a little extra butter if you like.
3. Bake uncovered until top is lightly browned, about 1 hour.
4. To serve: sprinkle with minced parsley.

Make-ahead: Can be prepared up to 4 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate; bring to room temp before baking.