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Coconut sweet potato casserole topped with golden oat crumble and candied pecans on a rustic table.

Best Ever Coconut Sweet Potato Casserole With Oat Topping


  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

A creamy sweet potato casserole infused with coconut milk and crowned with a golden oat and candied pecan topping. This comforting holiday side blends silky sweetness and crunchy texture in every bite.


Ingredients

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  • 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter or coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/2 cup candied pecans, chopped

  • Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.

    2. Boil sweet potato cubes in water for 15–20 minutes until tender, then drain.

    3. Mash potatoes with coconut milk, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.

    4. Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.

    5. In a bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, and melted butter until crumbly, then stir in candied pecans.

    6. Sprinkle the oat-pecan topping over the sweet potato layer.

    7. Bake for 25–30 minutes until the topping is golden and crisp.

    8. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving to set the topping.

    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30 minutes
    • Category: side dish
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 cup
    • Calories: 320
    • Sugar: 22
    • Sodium: 180
    • Fat: 12
    • Saturated Fat: 7
    • Unsaturated Fat: 4
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 52
    • Fiber: 5
    • Protein: 4
    • Cholesterol: 20

    Keywords: coconut sweet potato casserole, oat topping casserole, holiday side dish, candied pecan topping, vegan sweet potato casserole, cream coconut potatoes