Holiday Sweet Potato Coconut Casserole
Elevate your holiday table with this luscious Holiday Sweet Potato Coconut Casserole, a tropical twist on a classic comfort dish. Creamy, naturally sweet mashed sweet potatoes are blended with rich coconut milk, warm spices, and a hint of vanilla, then crowned with a decadent streusel topping made from pecans, sweetened coconut, and brown sugar. The resulting casserole is a delightful medley of velvety smoothness and satisfying crunch, perfect as a show-stopping side for Thanksgiving or Christmas. With its blend of traditional and exotic ingredients, this casserole brings warmth and flavor to any festive gathering while being easy to prepare. It's a must-try for anyone searching for creative sweet potato recipes or indulgent holiday sides!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans
- 0.5 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 0.25 cup brown sugar (for streusel topping)
- 0.25 cup butter (for streusel topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into chunks. Place them in a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
Drain the sweet potatoes and mash them in a large bowl until smooth.
Add coconut milk, brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the mashed sweet potatoes. Mix until combined.
Lightly whisk the eggs in a small bowl, then fold them into the sweet potato mixture. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Transfer the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, chopped pecans, shredded coconut, brown sugar (for streusel topping), and butter (for streusel topping). Use your fingers or a fork to mix until crumbs form.
Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the sweet potato base.
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crisp.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3381 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 178.9 g | 229% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.2 g | 461% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 635 mg | 212% | |
| Sodium | 2480 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 418.3 g | 152% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.5 g | 138% | |
| Total Sugars | 223.7 g | ||
| Protein | 40.0 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 949 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 916 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
