Baked Yams With Nutmeg Butter Recipe

• 1 c. unsalted butter -- at room temperature
• 1 c. light brown sugar -- firmly packed
• 1 1/2 tsp grnd nutmeg Vegetable oil spray
• 12 x yams -- (about 8 lbs total)

1. Using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar, and nutmeg in medium bowl till light and fluffy.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 large baking sheets with heavy-dutyfoil.
3. Spray foil with cooking spray.
4. Using small sharp knife, make one 1/2 inch-deep lengthwise slit in each yam, leaving 1 inch uncut at each short end.
5. Place yams on baking sheet.
6. Bake yams till tender, about 1 1/2 hrs.
7. Cut slits across center of each yam.
8. Press ends toward center to expose flesh.
9. Transfer yams to platter.
10. Spoon 1 Tbsp.
11. nutmeg butter into each.
12. Serve, passing remaining butter separately.
13. Yield: 12 servings

light brown sugar, vegetable oil spray, yams

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/baked-yams-with-nutmeg-butter-76055 (may not work)