Sweet Potato Casserole With Coconut
Coconut in the filling makes this sweet potato casserole stand out from the rest. The classic crunchy pecan topping makes it a crave-worthy dish everyone will love!
Ingredients
- Butter for greasing the baking dish
- 1 ½ tsp kosher salt for the sweet potato cooking water
- 1 ½ pounds sweet potatoes
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- ½ cup sweetened flaked coconut
- ⅓ cup milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Pecan Crumble Topping
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- ⅓ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup flour
- 3 tbsp butter, softened
- Pinch of fine salt
Recommended Equipment
- 2-quart baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and butter a 2-quart baking dish.Butter for greasing the baking dish
- Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into chunks. Put the chunks of sweet potato in a large saucepan and cover with water. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of kosher salt and place the pan over high heat. Bring the potatoes to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the pan. Cook the sweet potatoes for about 20 minutes, or until very tender. Drain well and mash. Let cool for a few minutes.1 1/2 tsp kosher salt for the sweet potato cooking water | 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, melted butter, egg, coconut, milk, and vanilla extract; stir until well blended.1/2 cup granulated sugar | 1/4 cup melted butter | 1 egg | 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut | 1/3 cup milk | 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Spoon the sweet potato filling into the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, combine the brown sugar, pecans, all-purpose flour, softened butter, and a pinch of salt; mix until crumbly. Sprinkle the mixture over the filling.1/4 cup packed light brown sugar | 1/3 cup chopped pecans | 1/4 cup flour | 3 tbsp butter | Pinch of fine salt
- Bake the casserole for 30 minutes, or until the topping is lightly browned and the filling is hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 418kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 5gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 237mgPotassium: 484mgFiber: 5gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 16561IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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