Baked Yams With Cinnamon-Chili Butter |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 6 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A terrific blend of spices, that is a nice change from candied yams. Ingredients:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature |
1 tablespoon mild chili powder, new mexico if possible, plus |
2 teaspoons mild chili powder, new mexico if possible |
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste |
6 yams |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400.
2. Using electric mixer, beat first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl until fluffy. (can be done 3 days ahead, cover and refridgerate, bring to room temperature before using).
3. Line large baking sheet with foil. Place yams on sheet, bake until tender, 1 hour 10 minutes. Slit each lengthwise. Spoon 1 tbs of butter into each. Pass remaining butter separately.
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