sweet potatoes with coconut topping

Name: SWEET POTATOES WITH COCONUT TOPPING
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 3 pound(s) sweet potatoes; 1 cup(s) sweetened coconut; 1/2 cup(s) light brown sugar; 1/2 cup(s) pecans, in pieces; 1/2 cup(s) sugar; 1/3 cup(s) whole milk; 1 stick(s) butter; 3 large eggs; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract

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Bruce Hoffman

Updated on Nov 25, 2015

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Dessert with the meal - really good - and good for you!!!

prep time 30 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

3 pounds sweet potatoes
1 cup sweetened coconut
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup pecans, in pieces
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup whole milk
1 stick butter
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How To Make sweet potatoes with coconut topping

Step 1

Place the potatoes in a large pot and add enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil and add 2 teaspoons salt. Reduce heat and simmer until very tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Meanwhile, heat oven to 325° F. In a small bowl, combine the coconut, brown sugar, pecans, and ½ teaspoon salt. Add the granulated sugar, milk, butter, eggs, vanilla, and ½ teaspoon salt to the potatoes and mash until smooth. Transfer the mixture to an 8-inch square or another shallow 2-quart baking dish and sprinkle with the coconut mixture. Bake until heated through (tent loosely with foil if the top browns too quickly), 30 to 35 minutes.
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