Baked Yams with Cinnamon-Chili Butter |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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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) |
Directions:
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.)
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.
3. * A pure chili powder, sold in the spice section of some supermarkets. If unavailable, substitute an equal quantity of regular mild chili powder.
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