pineapple sweet potatoes

Middleville, MI
Updated on Nov 1, 2023

A Thanksgiving favorite! This can be prepared the day before and refrigerated. Add 15 minutes to the cooking time if cold when placed in the oven.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Canned pineapple adds a tropical twist to this sweet potato casserole recipe. Filled with warm spices, these pineapple sweet potatoes are a delicious side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Do not skip out on the mini marshmallows. We loved the sweetness they added.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6 - sweet potatoes or approx. 6 cups canned sweet potatoes
  • 1 can pineapple (20 oz)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves, optional
  • 2 cups miniature marshmallows, optional

How To Make pineapple sweet potatoes

  • Ready to cook sweet potatoes.
    Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 F. Butter 9X13 inch baking dish. Place sweet potatoes in a pan of water and bring to a boil. Cook until tender but still firm. Drain.
  • Cooked sweet potatoes in a baking dish.
    Step 2
    Peel sweet potatoes and cut into pieces. If using canned sweet potatoes, cut them into smaller uniform pieces. Place sweet potatoes into the baking dish.
  • Pineapple, sugar, and spices in a saucepan.
    Step 3
    In a small pan, combine pineapple, sugar, and spices. Bring to a boil and reduce heat.
  • Sauce poured over sweet potatoes.
    Step 4
    Pour sauce over sweet potatoes and gently mix. Bake for 35 minutes.
  • Mini marshmallows sprinkled over cooked sweet potatoes.
    Step 5
    Place mini marshmallows on top of the casserole during the last few minutes.
  • Returning sweet potatoes to the oven to brown marshmallows.
    Step 6
    Return to the oven and continue baking until the marshmallows are golden brown.

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Keyword: #Casserole
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Potatoes

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