Loaded Smashed Baby Yams
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These crispy baby yams are easy to make and taste better than french fries any day! Level up your homegating event with these loaded smashed sweet potatoes
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How to Make Smashed Baby Yams
Ingredients:
1lb baby yams
Cooking spray
4 Tbsp butter, melted
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup sour cream
3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 425° F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Place baby yams in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, and cook until fork
tender, about 15-20 minutes - Drain yams and place on the prepared baking sheet. Using a fork or the back of a
spatula, gently flatten each yam to ½ inch thickness. - Combine melted butter and minced garlic. Drizzle garlic mixture evenly over yams.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper. - Bake yams for 25 – 30 minutes until golden and crispy. Divide cheese evenly over the top
of the yams. Bake for an additional minute or two until cheese is melted. - Remove yams from the oven and top with a dollop of sour cream, crumbled bacon and
chopped green onions. - Serve immediately.
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