Tropical Sweet Potato Casserole
Infuse your holiday table with a taste of the tropics by serving this irresistible Tropical Sweet Potato Casserole. Featuring the creamy sweetness of mashed sweet potatoes blended with rich coconut milk, fragrant vanilla, and a hint of warm cinnamon, this dish takes a sunny twist with the addition of juicy crushed pineapple and shredded coconut. Topped with a golden crumbly layer of macadamia nuts, oats, and a touch of brown sugar, this casserole offers a perfect balance of tropical flair and cozy comfort. With just 20 minutes of prep time and baked to perfection in under half an hour, it’s an easy yet show-stopping side dish ideal for holidays, potlucks, or any time you crave something unique. Serve warm and watch this delightful combination of sweet, nutty, and slightly tangy flavors steal the spotlight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 0.5 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup chopped macadamia nuts
- 0.25 cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel and cube the sweet potatoes. Place them in a large pot of salted boiling water and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender.
Drain the sweet potatoes and transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Mash until smooth.
Stir in the unsalted butter, brown sugar, coconut milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix until combined.
Fold in the crushed pineapple and shredded coconut, ensuring the mixture is evenly combined.
Transfer the sweet potato mixture into a greased 9x9-inch baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, chopped macadamia nuts, rolled oats, salt, and melted butter to form a crumbly topping.
Sprinkle the topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crisp.
Allow the casserole to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Tropical Sweet Potato Casserole!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2491 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 152.7 g | 196% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.5 g | 378% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 947 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 278.6 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.3 g | 126% | |
| Total Sugars | 136.4 g | ||
| Protein | 24.1 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 384 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 982 mg | 21% | |
*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.
