Awesome Sweet Potato Casserole

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 6
Delicious Awesome Sweet Potato Casserole recipe for your dinner table
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Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 can crushed pineapple , drained
1/2 bag flaked coconut , or more to taste
3 cups cooked mashed sweet potatoes
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup butter , melted
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 cup butter , melted
1 cup finely chopped pecans

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
589
Sugar
59g
Fat
30g
Awesome Sweet Potato Casserole is a classic American dish that is commonly served during Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. It is a flavorful and mouth-watering combination of sweet potatoes, pineapple, coconut, brown sugar, and pecans. This dish is perfect for gatherings and potlucks as it will satisfy everyone’s sweet cravings. The buttery pecan topping adds both texture and flavor to the dish, making it a crowd favorite.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.In a large mixing bowl, combine crushed pineapple, sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, milk, and melted butter. Mix well.
3.Pour mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
4.In a separate bowl, combine flaked coconut, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and chopped pecans. Mix well.
5.Sprinkle mixture over sweet potato mixture.
6.Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on top.
7.Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This dish is a perfect balance of sweet, nutty, and tropical flavors.

It is easy to make and can serve a large gathering.

It can easily be made in advance and reheated later.

CONS

This dish is high in sugar and fat, which makes it a guilty pleasure.

It is not suitable for diabetics or people with dietary restrictions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Sweet potatoes are a rich source of fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants.
They are low in saturated fat and high in complex carbohydrates.
This dish also contains pecans, which are a good source of healthy fats and protein.

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