Luau Sweet Potatoes
Transport your taste buds to the tropics with these irresistible Luau Sweet Potatoes! This vibrant dish combines the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with a luscious coconut-pineapple sauce, bringing a touch of Hawaii to your table. Topped with shredded sweetened coconut, buttery macadamia nuts, and a hint of warming cinnamon, this recipe is the perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, and caramelized goodness. Ready in just over an hour, it’s an effortlessly elegant side dish that’s perfect for holiday feasts, family dinners, or whenever you want to add a little island flair to your meal. Whether served warm as a decadent accompaniment or enjoyed on its own, Luau Sweet Potatoes will quickly become a tropical favorite in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup crushed pineapple
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 0.25 cup chopped macadamia nuts
- 0.5 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Scrub the sweet potatoes clean and pierce them several times with a fork. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a knife.
While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the topping. In a small saucepan, combine the coconut milk, crushed pineapple, brown sugar, butter, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is smooth and heated through. Set aside.
When the sweet potatoes are finished baking, let them cool for about 5 minutes, then slice them open lengthwise and gently fluff the flesh with a fork.
Pour the coconut-pineapple mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes.
Sprinkle the shredded sweetened coconut and chopped macadamia nuts over the top.
Return the sweet potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the topping is lightly browned and bubbly.
Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven, sprinkle with cinnamon, and serve warm. Enjoy a taste of the tropics!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1831 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.2 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.3 g | 211% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1704 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 281.6 g | 102% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.5 g | 109% | |
| Total Sugars | 160.4 g | ||
| Protein | 16.0 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 290 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 937 mg | 20% | |
*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.
