Coconut Sweet Potato Bake Recipe

Coconut Sweet Potato Bake Recipe Rating 5

Convenient canned sweet potatoes are scrumptious in Coconut Sweet Potato Bake, recommended by Jan Pavkov of Doylestown, Ohio.

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Coconut Sweet Potato Bake Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 50 min.
  • Yield: 50 Servings
15 50 65

Ingredients

  • 8 cans (2 pounds 8 ounces each) cut sweet potatoes, drained
  • 2 cups butter, cubed
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 package (14 ounces) flaked coconut
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 6 cups miniature marshmallows

Directions

  • Divide sweet potatoes among four greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, sugar, milk, cinnamon and nutmeg; cook and stir until butter is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in coconut and vanilla. Pour over sweet potatoes.
  • Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle each with 1-1/2 cups marshmallows. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until marshmallows just begin to puff and melt. Yield: about 50 (1/2 cup) servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1/2 cup) equals 164 calories, 10 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 21 mg cholesterol, 111 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Coconut Sweet Potato Bake in Taste of Home October/November 2001, p54

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Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2011 by hibiscusgirl15

I have been making this recipe for the last 5 years for our Thanksgiving celebrations. My family loves it and asked me to make it even on non holidays. I do cut the recipe down by half and it's still makes a lot.


Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2009 by cookingwamy

Great new recipe for sweet potatoes!!! Not too sweet, just right!

 
 
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