Best 8 Tropical Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipes

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If you are in search of a tantalizing side dish to elevate your dinner table, look no further than these tropical mashed sweet potatoes. Their vibrant orange hue and sweet, creamy texture will instantly capture your attention, while the fusion of tropical flavors will transport your taste buds to paradise. This delectable dish blends the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the aromatic notes of coconut milk, the tanginess of pineapple, and the warmth of ginger to create a taste sensation that will impress even the most discerning palate. Served as a delightful accompaniment to grilled chicken, roasted pork, or seafood, these tropical mashed sweet potatoes will elevate your dining experience and leave you craving more.

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TROPICAL SWEET POTATO BAKE



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Pineapple turns this comforting casserole into a side dish with a tropical twist. It's sure to be a big hit during the holidays when served along with roasted poultry or a festive baked ham.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups cooked mashed sweet potatoes
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt
TOPPING:
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 eggs

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Pour into a lightly greased 9-in. square baking dish. Combine the topping ingredients; pour over potato mixture. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 139mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

MASHED SWEET POTATOES



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Simple mashed sweet potatoes flavored with maple syrup and butter.

Provided by RAINSPIRIT

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
¾ cup milk
½ cup butter
¾ cup maple syrup

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • With an electric mixer on low, blend potatoes, slowly adding milk, about 1/2 a cup at a time. Use more or less to achieve desired texture. Add butter and maple syrup to taste. Blend until smooth. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.5 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 160.1 mg, Sugar 32.3 g

TROPICAL SWEET POTATOES



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Sweet potatoes take on a tropical twist with crushed pineapple mixed in. I add a crumb topping, which bakes to a pretty golden color, and a fresh pineapple garnish. -Mary Gaylord, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large sweet potatoes (3-1/2 pounds)
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
6 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch pepper
1/2 cup crushed saltines
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Pinch ground cloves

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cover sweet potatoes with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool. , Peel the potatoes and place in a large bowl; mash. Add the pineapple, 2 tablespoons butter, salt and pepper; mix well. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Combine saltines, brown sugar, cloves and remaining butter; sprinkle over potatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

MASHED SWEET POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds sweet potatoes or yams, scrubbed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons dark amber maple syrup, grade A or B
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Pierce the sweet potatoes 2 or 3 times with a fork. Bake in a roasting pan for 45 to 60 minutes, until tender. Cut the potatoes in half, lengthwise. Hold the sweet potatoes with a potholder or towel and scoop out the potato flesh into a food mill or ricer.
  • In a medium saucepan, heat the butter, syrup, zest, and vinegar over medium heat. Remove from the heat and mash the sweet potatoes in the pan. Stir to combine evenly. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

MASHED SWEET POTATOES



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Believe it or not, not everyone wants their sweet potatoes topped with marshmallows or brown sugar. For them, here is a straightforward dish that lets the natural, earthy sweetness of sweet potatoes shine.

Provided by Robert Farrar Capon

Categories     dinner, easy, vegetables, side dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 8 sweet potatoes)
1 to 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more to taste
Kosher salt and black or white pepper
Flaky sea salt, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Bake the sweet potatoes for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until thoroughly fork tender. (If you're making these for Thanksgiving, you can tuck the potatoes into corners of the oven at any time during the roasting of the turkey.)
  • Cut each potato in half lengthwise, scoop the pulp into a bowl and mash with as much butter as you dare to use. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add more butter, if desired. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if using. Serve while still warm or reheat before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 213, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 335 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MASHED SWEET POTATOES



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Make and share this Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gtguyzach

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 30m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 medium sweet potatoes
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup skim milk

Steps:

  • Steam sweet potatoes for roughly 20 minutes.
  • Add butter, salt, milk, and mash sweet potatoes.
  • serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.8, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.7, Sodium 448.1, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 3.6, Protein 2.2

BEST EVER MASHED SWEET POTATOES



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Make and share this Best Ever Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rev.CCJ

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, quarterd
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons heavy cream
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place potatos into pot of boiling water. Let boil for about 30 minutes or until potatos call off of fork when poked.
  • As potots are finishing 1 combine butter, cream, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and salt into saucepan. Cook on low-medium heat until ingrediencts melt well together (about 5-7 min).
  • Pour finihsed potatos into colander.
  • Take sauce off of heat and mash hot sweet potatos in saucepan with potato masher.
  • Serve Immediatley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.1, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 40.8, Sodium 523.9, Carbohydrate 60.4, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 23.2, Protein 3.9

TROPICAL SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE FOR OVEN OR SLOW COOKER



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Delicious sweet potato casserole with a tropical twist. It can be vegan-friendly and dairy-free if you use a dairy-free margarine. Lower in fat and calories than traditional sweet potato casseroles.

Provided by SouthernNerdMom

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
2 (29 ounce) cans sweet potatoes, drained
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained with juice reserved
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
½ cup flaked coconut
2 tablespoons margarine
¾ cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Place sweet potatoes, pineapple, and mandarin oranges in 9x13-inch baking dish, sprinkle coconut on top.
  • Melt margarine in a small bowl in the microwave, about 10 seconds. Combine melted margarine, brown sugar, vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice, and enough reserved pineapple juice to make 1 cup. Stir sauce until brown sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute. Drizzle sauce over sweet potato mixture, sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Carbohydrate 82.7 g, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 161.8 mg, Sugar 47 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right sweet potatoes: Look for firm, smooth sweet potatoes with no blemishes or bruises. For the best flavor, choose sweet potatoes that are deep orange in color.
  • Cook the sweet potatoes until they are very tender: This will ensure that they are easy to mash and will have a smooth, creamy texture.
  • Use a variety of spices and seasonings to flavor the sweet potatoes: This will help to create a complex and flavorful dish. Some good options include cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and cloves.
  • Add some tropical fruits to the sweet potatoes: This will add a sweet and tangy flavor to the dish. Some good options include pineapple, mango, papaya, and banana.
  • Serve the sweet potatoes warm: This is the best way to enjoy their flavor and texture.

Conclusion:

Tropical mashed sweet potatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are a great way to add some color and flavor to your next meal. With their sweet and tangy flavor, tropical mashed sweet potatoes are sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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