Baked Yams with a Parmesan Crust

Name: Baked Yams with a Parmesan Crust
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 2 yams, cut in half lengthways; 4 tablespoons butter; 4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; olive oil; salt & pepper, to taste

By Leslie Blythe Cheese, Potatoes Baking

March 10, 2026

Baked Yams with a Parmesan Crust are here to bring a savory, salty crunch to your table that’s totally addictive. The yams are pressed into a nutty mixture of freshly grated Parmesan. As they roast, the cheese transforms into a golden, lacy crust, which offsets the creamy, natural sweetness of the yams. It’s an effortless, budget-friendly dish that looks—and tastes—absolutely out of this world.

Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 40 mins
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

2 yams, cut in half lengthways

4 tablespoons butter

4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

olive oil

salt & pepper, to taste

Directions

1Preheat the oven to 425° F.

2On a parchment-lined baking sheet, place 4 equal portions of butter on the baking sheet. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of parmesan in the shape of the potato on top of the pat of butter. Then place the yam, cut side down, on top of the butter and parmesan.

3Pierce each potato several times with a fork. Brush potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

4Bake for 35 - 40 minutes, until tender.

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