Twice-Baked Yams

1. 1

   Heat oven to 450u00b0.

2. 2

   Bake yams until tender, about 1 1/4 hours. Remove from oven and cut about 1/2-inch off the tops of the yams. Scoop out flesh from yams and tops, leaving a shell in the bottoms.

3. 3

   Discard tops.

4. 4

   Put flesh in large bowl and mash with 2 tablespoons of the butter, the milk and 1 teaspoon salt.

5. 5

   Place shells on baking sheet and fill with mashed yams.

6. 6

   In saucepan, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter.

7. 7

   Stir in bread crumbs, remaining salt, thyme and pepper.

8. 8

   Top potato with bread crumb mixture.

9. 9

   Return to oven and bake until browned, 10 to 15 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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