Sweet Potato Surprise

Sweet Potato Surprise
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  • COOK TIME
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  • TOTAL TIME
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  • SERVING
    9 People
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Transform humble sweet potatoes into a decadent dessert or a show-stopping side dish! This recipe layers warm spices, creamy bananas, crunchy pecans, and a toasted marshmallow topping for a truly unforgettable flavor experience.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    55 g
  • Cholesterol
    3 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    58 mg
  • Sugar
    41 g
  • Fat
    7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a 8x12 inch baking dish. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 15 mins Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add sweet potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 10-12 minutes. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl to cool slightly. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins In the bowl with the sweet potatoes, gently fold in the mashed bananas, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pecans, evaporated milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix until well combined. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded coconut evenly over the top, then cover with miniature marshmallows. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 15 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden brown and puffed. Watch carefully to prevent burning. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Let cool slightly before serving. The flavors meld beautifully as it sits! (5 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, try browning the butter before adding it to the sweet potato mixture.
If you don't have evaporated milk, you can substitute with half-and-half or whole milk, but the texture might be slightly different.
Feel free to adjust the amount of sugar and spices to your preference. Some people like it sweeter, while others prefer a more subtle flavor.
For a vegan option, use plant-based butter, milk, and marshmallows.
This dish can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.

Koby Schuppe

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.2/ 5 ( 13 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Herminio Rohan

    The marshmallows got a little too brown, so I tented the dish with foil for the last few minutes of baking.

  • Maryam Grant

    This recipe was a huge hit at Thanksgiving! Everyone loved the combination of sweet potatoes and bananas.

  • Giovanni Binsherman

    I added a pinch of ginger to the spice mixture, and it was delicious!

  • Roselyn Williamson

    My kids are picky eaters, but they devoured this!

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