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Baked Yams with Cinnamon-Chili Butter

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 Servings

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

/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

6

yams (red-skinned sweet potatoes)

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Using electric mixer, beat first 5 ingredients in medium bowl until fluffy. DO AHEAD Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.

    Step 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.