Camotes al Horno (Baked Yams)

Camotes al Horno (Baked Yams)

This camotes al horno is a popular dish from Puebla, Mexico. It has the sweet simplicity of baked yams with butter, honey, and sugar. Serve as a sweet treat on their own, or try them in combination with savory meat dishes for an interesting mix of flavors.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 6 small yams
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 6 teaspoons honey
  • 3 teaspoons white sugar

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Step 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook yams in boiling water until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.

Step 3
Arrange yams in the prepared baking dish. Cut a slit down the middle of each yam and dab 1 tablespoon butter into each slit.

Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 5
Spoon 1 teaspoon honey into each yam; sprinkle each with 1/2 teaspoon sugar to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

546
Calories
12g
Fat
106g
Carbs
6g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 546
% Daily Value *
Total Fat12g 16%
Saturated Fat7g 37%
Cholesterol31mg 10%
Sodium114mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate106g 38%
Dietary Fiber14g 51%
Total Sugars10g
Protein6g
Vitamin C60mg 300%
Calcium63mg 5%
Iron2mg 11%
Potassium2863mg 61%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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