Pecan Coconut Sweet Potaotes
Elevate your side dish game with these Pecan Coconut Sweet Potatoes—a rich, flavorful twist on a classic comfort food. This recipe combines velvety mashed sweet potatoes, infused with creamy coconut milk, warm cinnamon, and a touch of vanilla, for a decadent base that’s both sweet and savory. The crowning glory is a golden, crispy topping made from chopped pecans, shredded coconut, brown sugar, and a hint of buttery crunch, adding the perfect balance of texture and nutty flavor. Ready in just over an hour, this dish is ideal for holiday feasts, family gatherings, or any time you want to impress your guests with a truly irresistible side. Give your traditional sweet potato casserole a tropical upgrade with this simple-to-make yet stunningly delicious dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecans
- 0.5 cup shredded coconut
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Wash and pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork several times. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until soft.
While the sweet potatoes bake, prepare the topping by chopping the pecans and mixing them with the shredded coconut, flour, brown sugar (2 tablespoons from the 1 cup), and melted butter in a medium bowl. Set aside.
Once the sweet potatoes are baked and cool enough to handle, peel off the skins and place the flesh in a large mixing bowl.
Add the butter, brown sugar (remaining from the 1 cup), coconut milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt to the sweet potatoes. Mash everything together until smooth and well combined.
Spoon the sweet potato mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
Sprinkle the pecan-coconut topping over the sweet potatoes.
Bake the dish in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy this delicious side dish at your holiday table or any time!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
539 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.6 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.5 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 36 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 244 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.3 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.3 g | ||
| Protein | 4.3 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 225 mg | 5% | |
*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.
