BANANA-ORANGE SWEET POTATO BAKE

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Welcome fall with this simple side dish. It's a pleasant change of pace from the traditional casserole with marshmallows, and it's quite popular at potlucks. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

5 medium sweet potatoes (about 3 pounds), peeled and cubed
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup orange liqueur, optional
3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
1/2 cup granola cereal
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ยบ. Place sweet potatoes in a large Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, covered, just until tender, 12-15 minutes. Drain; cool slightly. Return to pan; mash with brown sugar, butter, salt, cloves and pepper until smooth. Stir in orange zest, orange juice and, if desired, liqueur. Add bananas and eggs; mix well. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. For topping, mix granola, pecans, coconut and brown sugar; sprinkle over sweet potatoes. Drizzle with melted butter. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 35-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Rubel Nath
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I usually serve it with a side of rice or quinoa.


Babalola Taiye
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique and delicious flavor combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Barleen Saini
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover bananas and sweet potatoes. It's also a healthy and delicious meal. I served it with a side of yogurt and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Adeoye Adegoke
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so simple, but the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of sweet and savory. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Shoukat Abbasi
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I highly recommend it.


Maddax Soles
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet and tangy flavor of the bananas and oranges. They also liked the fact that the sweet potatoes were soft and easy to chew. I will definitely be making this agai


Reece Redman
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I was pleasantly surprised. The combination of flavors was really good and the sweet potatoes were actually very tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


Rajib Nayak
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I made this dish exactly as the recipe stated and it was perfect. The flavors were well-balanced and the dish was very moist. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Sigita Stabulniece
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover bananas and oranges. It's also a healthy and satisfying meal. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Siyamthanda Nyawo
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I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to cook sweet potatoes, and this recipe definitely fit the bill. The combination of flavors was unique and delicious. I especially loved the citrusy flavor from the orange zest. I will definitely be making


Santosh Singh
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This dish is easy to make and absolutely delicious. I loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors. The bananas and oranges added a nice sweetness, while the sweet potatoes and spices gave it a savory depth of flavor. I will definitely be making


BASEERGAMING YT
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The flavors are incredible. The banana and orange complement each other perfectly, and the sweet potato adds a nice heartiness to the dish. I'll definitely be making this again.


Habibh Salah
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This dish was a hit with my family! The combination of banana, orange, and sweet potato was unique and delicious. The orange zest added a lovely citrus flavor, and the maple syrup gave it a touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.