Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
3 cup

Sweet Potatoes

cooked, mashed

1 cup

Sugar

0.5 cup

Milk

0.25 cup

Butter

melted

2 unit

Eggs

beaten

1 tsp

Vanilla Extract

1 cup

Flaked Coconut

1 cup

Brown Sugar

firmly packed

0.33 cup

All-Purpose Flour

0.33 cup

Butter

melted

1 cup

Pecans

chopped

Step 1
~6 min

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2
~6 min

Lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish.

Step 3
~6 min

In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, milk, melted butter, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract.

Step 4
~6 min

Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.

Step 5
~6 min

Spoon the sweet potato mixture into the prepared casserole dish.

Step 6
~6 min

In a separate bowl, combine flaked coconut, brown sugar, flour, remaining melted butter, and chopped pecans.

Step 7
~6 min

Mix well to form a crumbly topping.

Step 8
~6 min

Sprinkle the coconut-pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.

Step 9
~6 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the sweet potatoes are heated through.

Step 10
~6 min

Let cool slightly before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a pinch of cinnamon to the sweet potato mixture for extra warmth.

Toast the pecans lightly before chopping for enhanced flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

Pair with roasted chicken or ham.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted Turkey
Glazed Ham

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southern United States

Cultural Significance

Traditional holiday side dish

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Holiday Dinner

Popularity Score

70/100