Baked Yams With Cinnamon-Chili Butter

A terrific blend of spices, that is a nice change from candied yams.

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1  tablespoon mild chili powder, new mexico if possible, plus
• 2  teaspoons mild chili powder, new mexico if possible
• 1  tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
• 6  yams

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400.
2. Using electric mixer, beat first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl until fluffy. (can be done 3 days ahead, cover and refridgerate, bring to room temperature before using).
3. Line large baking sheet with foil. Place yams on sheet, bake until tender, 1 hour 10 minutes. Slit each lengthwise. Spoon 1 tbs of butter into each. Pass remaining butter separately.