Best 7 Sweet Potato Streusel Casserole With Coconut Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Sweet Potato Streusel Casserole with Coconut, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable casserole boasts a medley of sweet potatoes, coconut, and a delectable streusel topping, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Discover the secrets behind this exceptional dish, including the perfect balance of spices, the secret ingredient that adds a touch of sweetness, and the culinary techniques used to achieve that perfect golden-brown crust.

Additionally, explore variations of this classic recipe, including a gluten-free version for those with dietary restrictions, a vegan version for plant-based enthusiasts, and a savory version featuring a medley of roasted vegetables. Each recipe is carefully crafted to deliver a unique culinary experience, ensuring that there's something for everyone to enjoy. So, let's embark on this culinary adventure and discover the secrets behind this irresistible Sweet Potato Streusel Casserole with Coconut.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH COCONUT



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Get the recipe for Sweet Potato Casserole With Coconut.

Provided by Charlyne Mattox

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
kosher salt
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
0.5 cup packed light brown sugar
0.5 cup chopped pecans
0.5 cup granulated sugar
0.33 cup whole milk
0.5 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a large pot and add enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil and add 2 teaspoons salt. Reduce heat and simmer until very tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
  • Meanwhile, heat oven to 325°F. In a small bowl, combine the coconut, brown sugar, pecans, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  • Add the granulated sugar, milk, butter, eggs, vanilla, and ½ teaspoon salt to the potatoes and mash until smooth.
  • Transfer the mixture to an 8-inch square or another shallow 2-quart baking dish and sprinkle with the coconut mixture. Bake until heated through (tent loosely with foil if the top browns too quickly), 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 kcal, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 464 mg, Sugar 39 g, Fat 23 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SWEET POTATO-COCONUT CASSEROLE



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It may look like a traditional sweet potato casserole at first glance, but this version gets richness from coconut milk instead of cream, and brightness from fresh lime juice.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
Coarse salt
3/4 cup coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest plus 2 teaspoons juice
1 1/4 cups miniature marshmallows
2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large pot, cover sweet potatoes with cold salted water by 1 inch and bring to a boil. Reduce to a rapid simmer and cook until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes in a colander and let sit 5 minutes, then transfer to a food processor and process until smooth. Add coconut milk and lime zest and juice; process until combined. Transfer mixture to a 2-quart baking dish. Top with marshmallows and coconut and bake until toasted and golden, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g

SWEET POTATO STREUSEL



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Provided by Veronica Betancourt

Categories     Ginger     Dessert     Bake     Coconut     Pecan     Sweet Potato/Yam     Bon Appétit     California

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

Filling
3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 large), peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, room temperature
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup half and half
2 eggs
1/3 cup chopped crystallized ginger (about 1 1/2 ounces)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • For Filling:
  • Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Cook sweet potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain; return to same pot. Stir potatoes over medium-high heat until excess liquid evaporates. Remove from heat. Add butter and sugar and mash potatoes until almost smooth. Mix in half and half, eggs, ginger and vanilla. Season with salt. Spread in prepared dish (filling will be about 1 inch thick).
  • For toppings:
  • Rub together sugar, flour and butter in medium bowl until moist crumbs form. Mix in pecans and coconut. (Filling and topping can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.)
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Sprinkle topping over filling. Bake until filling is set and topping is brown, about 40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. Cut into squares and serve.

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE W/COCONUT PECAN TOPPING



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My partner's wife sent this last year to our Thanksgiving luncheon at work. It was hit there and a hit at my house. I just love it!

Provided by Mysterygirl

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup half-and-half
2 eggs, beaten
salt
1 cup coconut
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup flour
1/3 cup melted butter

Steps:

  • Mix all of the casserole ingredients in a mixer until smooth, then spread in a buttered dish.
  • Mix well topping ingredients and add melted butter.
  • Sprinkle on top of the potatoes.
  • Bake at 375 for 25 minutes.

STREUSEL SWEET POTATOES



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"When I was visiting my husband's family in North Carolina, I sampled this wonderful Southern specialty," recounts Marilyn Hallman of Mt. Prospect, Illinois. A sugary pecan topping sweetened the comforting creation spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
1/4 cup whole milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bow, combine the first eight ingredients. Spoon into a greased 3-cup baking dish. Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over potato mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the center reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 740 calories, Fat 32g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 156mg cholesterol, Sodium 263mg sodium, Carbohydrate 107g carbohydrate (70g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

CRISPY STREUSELED SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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This is very good, not too sweet; a nice alternative to the marshmallow topped version. I got the recipe from Cooking Light Magazine and it is one I will be fixing for this Thanksgiving.

Provided by Susan Dillard

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h45m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 lbs sweet potatoes
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
cooking spray
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chilled butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Place potatoes in large pot of water and cook until tender.
  • Drain, cool slightly and peel.
  • Cut into chunks.
  • Combine the half-and-half and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk.
  • Add potato to egg mixture, beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth.
  • Spoon potato mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Combine flour and sugar in a food processor; pulse to combine.
  • Add chilled butter, pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Stir in pecans; sprinkle over potato mixture.
  • Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake 25 minutes more or until the topping is browned and the potatoes are heated through.

COCONUT SWEET POTATOES



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In Nacogdoches, Texas, Hasel King mashes sweet potatoes with pineapples, orange juice and seasonings. With a streusel-like topping of coconut and pecans, its sweet taste and pretty look will garner praise. TIP: To switch it up, follow Hasel's lead and substitute peanuts for the pecans.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 6 medium)
1/3 cup crushed pineapple
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 30-35 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool slightly. , Peel the potatoes and place in a large bowl; mash. Add the pineapple, butter, orange juice, egg, salt, mace and ginger; mix well. , Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-30 minutes or until heated through., Combine the coconut, pecans and brown sugar; sprinkle over the top. Bake 8-10 minutes longer or until topping is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 341mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • To ensure the streusel topping is evenly distributed, use a pastry blender or two forks to combine the dry ingredients and butter until coarse crumbs form.
  • For a crispier streusel topping, bake the casserole for a few extra minutes or until the topping is golden brown.
  • If you don't have coconut flakes on hand, you can substitute chopped nuts or granola in the streusel topping.
  • Feel free to experiment with different spices in the casserole filling, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger.
  • Serve the casserole warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a decadent dessert.

Conclusion:

This sweet potato streusel casserole with coconut is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish or dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and savory flavor profile, creamy texture, and crispy streusel topping, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying dish, give this recipe a try!

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