Candied Yam and Marshmallow Casserole

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This sweet dish is a traditional favorite. You can prepare the yams up to 8 hours ahead to save time in the kitchen.
INGREDIENTS
2 40-ounce cans yam chunks in light syrup, drained
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/4 cup water
2-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly butter a 9 X 13-inch baking dish.
2. Spread the yams in the prepared dish. Sprinkle with brown sugar, add the butter and drizzle with water.
3. Bake, stirring occasionally, until syrupy and bubbling, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven. Position the broiler rack 6 inches from the source of heat and preheat the broiler.
4. Spread the marshmallows on top of the yams. Broil until the marshmallows are lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Serve immediately.
7. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
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This sweet dish is a traditional favorite. You can prepare the yams up to 8 hours ahead to save time in the kitchen.
INGREDIENTS
2 40-ounce cans yam chunks in light syrup, drained
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/4 cup water
2-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly butter a 9 X 13-inch baking dish.
2. Spread the yams in the prepared dish. Sprinkle with brown sugar, add the butter and drizzle with water.
3. Bake, stirring occasionally, until syrupy and bubbling, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven. Position the broiler rack 6 inches from the source of heat and preheat the broiler.
4. Spread the marshmallows on top of the yams. Broil until the marshmallows are lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Serve immediately.
7. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.