Sweet Potato and Mango Bake
Delight your taste buds with the vibrant flavors of this Sweet Potato and Mango Bake, a beautifully layered dish that’s bursting with tropical flair. Combining tender sweet potatoes and juicy ripe mangoes, this recipe brings together the natural sweetness of the ingredients with a luscious brown sugar-cinnamon glaze, enhanced by a touch of nutmeg and zesty lime juice. Optional pecans add a delightful crunch, making this oven-baked creation the perfect balance of silky textures and bold flavors. Whether served as a unique side dish at your next dinner gathering or as a light, fruity dessert, this easy-to-make bake is a show-stopper. Ready in just over an hour and serving up to six, this dish is a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their comfort food game with a tropical twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium (about 1.5 lbs) sweet potatoes
- 2 large ripe mangoes
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 0.25 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish lightly with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into thin rounds, about 1/4-inch thick. Arrange them in a single overlapping layer in the prepared baking dish.
Peel the mangoes and slice the flesh away from the pits. Cut the mango into thin slices and layer them evenly over the sweet potato slices.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until fully combined.
Remove the butter mixture from heat and stir in the lime juice. Drizzle this mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes and mangoes.
Optional: Sprinkle chopped pecans over the top for added crunch and nutty flavor.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the top is golden and caramelized.
Let the dish cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. This dish is excellent as a side or even a light dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3258 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.9 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.9 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2699 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 690.0 g | 251% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 97.0 g | 346% | |
| Total Sugars | 244.3 g | ||
| Protein | 50.1 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 971 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 20.5 mg | 114% | |
| Potassium | 1337 mg | 28% | |
*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.
