COCONUT TWICE-BAKED SWEET POTATOES

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Hungry for a taste of the tropics now that spring is in the air? These pretty twice-baked potatoes definitely fill the bill and taste just as delicious as they look! Nancy Sobel - Bay Shore, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium sweet potatoes
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon adobo sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Scrub and pierce potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 10-12 minutes or until tender, turning once., When cool enough to handle, cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out the pulp, leaving thin shells. In a large bowl, mash the pulp with coconut milk. Stir in the syrup, ginger, adobo sauce and salt. Spoon into potato shells., Place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with pecans and coconut. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

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Sheila Kissick
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Can't wait to try this!


Sarkar 302
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I'll try this recipe next week!


Samia Nassereddine
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Meh.


Jaimie Barraclough
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Delicious!


Digital Sound System
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These were so easy to make and they turned out great! I used canned coconut milk and it worked perfectly.


Ad kanju
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my sweet potatoes didn't turn out as creamy as I expected. I'm not sure what went wrong.


__Honey_Lemon__
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These sweet potatoes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved them. They said the coconut filling was the perfect touch.


Munmun Kumari
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet potatoes, but these were delicious! The coconut filling was especially good. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.


Eduard Hovsepyan
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This recipe is a keeper! The sweet potatoes were cooked to perfection, and the coconut filling was creamy and flavorful. I loved the crispy topping too.


Nabieu James
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These coconut twice-baked sweet potatoes were a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the coconut added a unique twist. I'll definitely be making this dish again.