Sweet Potato Pineapple Casserole
A delightful casserole combining sweet potatoes and tropical pineapple, perfect for cozy dinners or holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Boil the sweet potatoes by peeling and chopping them into chunks. Boil in a pot of water for about 15 to 20 minutes until super tender.
- Mash the potatoes in a bowl using a potato masher or fork. Mix in the drained crushed pineapple, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Stir well.
- Whisk together the flour, melted butter, milk, vanilla, and baking powder until smooth in another bowl.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture into a greased baking dish and pour the batter over it. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45 to 50 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Cool the casserole for a bit before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, top with chopped pecans or walnuts before baking. Use half-and-half instead of milk for creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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