Best 5 Sweet Potato Coconut Casserole Recipes

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Sweet potato coconut casserole is a delectable dish that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the rich, creamy flavor of coconut. This classic Southern dish is often served during holiday gatherings, but it can be enjoyed all year round. With its vibrant orange hue and velvety texture, sweet potato coconut casserole is sure to impress your family and friends. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of creating the perfect sweet potato coconut casserole, from selecting the right ingredients to mastering the cooking techniques. We'll also provide tips for achieving the perfect balance of flavors and textures, ensuring that your casserole is both indulgent and satisfying.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET POTATO STREUSEL CASSEROLE WITH COCONUT



Sweet Potato Streusel Casserole with Coconut image

Sweet potatoes have been a holiday staple for many years and score 101 next to the regular white potato. Combining them with a coconut streusel topping is simply a divine union! This is the ultimate favorite holiday recipe not only for my immediate family, but hands down, my dad's too! I'm sure you'll receive a 5-star rating!

Provided by lvscoffee7

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

cooking spray
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup milk
2 eggs
⅓ cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
¾ cup lightly packed brown sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x11-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and measure 3 cups sweet potatoes; transfer back into the pot. Reserve remaining sweet potatoes for another use.
  • Mix white sugar, milk, eggs, cubed butter, and vanilla extract into sweet potatoes using an electric mixer until completely smooth. Pour mixture into the prepared dish.
  • Combine pecans, coconut, brown sugar, flour, and melted butter in a bowl until evenly mixed and crumbly; sprinkle evenly over sweet potato mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until topping is browned, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.4 calories, Carbohydrate 50.3 g, Cholesterol 58.9 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 151.7 mg, Sugar 32.3 g

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE W/COCONUT PECAN TOPPING



Sweet Potato Casserole w/Coconut Pecan topping image

My partner's wife sent this last year to our Thanksgiving luncheon at work. It was hit there and a hit at my house. I just love it!

Provided by Mysterygirl

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup half-and-half
2 eggs, beaten
salt
1 cup coconut
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup flour
1/3 cup melted butter

Steps:

  • Mix all of the casserole ingredients in a mixer until smooth, then spread in a buttered dish.
  • Mix well topping ingredients and add melted butter.
  • Sprinkle on top of the potatoes.
  • Bake at 375 for 25 minutes.

SWEET POTATO-COCONUT CASSEROLE



Sweet Potato-Coconut Casserole image

It may look like a traditional sweet potato casserole at first glance, but this version gets richness from coconut milk instead of cream, and brightness from fresh lime juice.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
Coarse salt
3/4 cup coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest plus 2 teaspoons juice
1 1/4 cups miniature marshmallows
2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large pot, cover sweet potatoes with cold salted water by 1 inch and bring to a boil. Reduce to a rapid simmer and cook until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes in a colander and let sit 5 minutes, then transfer to a food processor and process until smooth. Add coconut milk and lime zest and juice; process until combined. Transfer mixture to a 2-quart baking dish. Top with marshmallows and coconut and bake until toasted and golden, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH COCONUT



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This is a nice sweet potato casserole with pecans. You can also add coconut if you like. This was given to me by a co-worker who serves this every Thanksgiving.

Provided by Suzanne

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 large sweet potatoes
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup flaked coconut
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs
¼ cup milk
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Poke holes in the sweet potatoes with a fork, arrange the sweet potatoes on a cookie sheet. Grease an 11x7 inch glass baking dish.
  • Bake sweet potatoes for 1 hour. Let cool, then mash in a large bowl. There should be approximately 3 2/3 cups of mashed sweet potato.
  • Combine softened butter with brown sugar, nuts, coconut and flour; stir with a fork. Set aside.
  • Combine sugar, eggs, milk, orange peel, butter, vanilla, salt with the mashed sweet potatoes. Beat the mixture with an electric mixer until smooth. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the brown sugar-nut mixture over the top of the mixture.
  • Bake for 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.6 calories, Carbohydrate 57.4 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 264 mg, Sugar 42.9 g

SWEET POTATO COCONUT CASSEROLE



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This is a must have during holiday get togethers. My mother who doesn't cook much anymore is a big fan of sweet potatoes, yams these jewels are transformed into a creamy, delightful experience that will soon become a family requested side dish.

Provided by Natalie Loop

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 lb sweet potatoes (approx 5) peeled, cut into 1 inch pcs
3/4 c coconut milk
1/2 tsp grated lime zest, plus 2 tsp. lime juice
2 c mini marshmallows
1/4 c sweetened shredded coconut
pinch of coarse salt

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large pot, cover sweet potatoes with cold salted water by 1 inch and bring to a boil. Reduce to a rapid simmer and cook until tender approx 10-12 mins.
  • 2. Drain potatoes in a colander and let sit for 5 mins. Transfer to a food processor and process until smooth. Add coconut milk, lime zest and juice. Process until combined.
  • 3. Transfer to a 2 Qt.baking dish. Top with marshmallows and coconut and bake until toasted and golden, about 20-30 mins.

Tips:

  • Use fresh sweet potatoes for the best flavor and texture. Look for potatoes that are firm and free of blemishes.
  • If you don't have time to bake the sweet potatoes, you can microwave them. Pierce the potatoes with a fork and microwave on high for 5-7 minutes per potato, or until they are tender.
  • Be sure to drain the sweet potatoes well before mashing them. This will help to prevent the casserole from being too watery.
  • For a richer flavor, use full-fat coconut milk. You can also use a combination of coconut milk and cream.
  • Don't overmix the casserole. Overmixing can make the casserole tough.
  • Garnish the casserole with toasted coconut or chopped nuts before serving.

Conclusion:

Sweet potato coconut casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes, and it's also a popular side dish at holiday meals. With its creamy, sweet, and coconutty flavor, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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