Sweet Potato Surprise

The surprising ingredient in this casserole are the bananas which are blended into the sweet potatoes. Bake topped with miniature marshmallows and flaked coconut.

• Calories: 277 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• ½ cup shredded coconut
• 1 teaspoon butter
• ¼ cup evaporated milk
• 1 ½ cups miniature marshmallows
• 3 sweet potatoes
• 2 bananas

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease one 8x12 inch baking dish.

Step 2

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes; cook until tender but still firm. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl to cool.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, combine sweet potatoes, bananas, white sugar, brown sugar, pecans, evaporated milk, butter, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix well.

Step 4

Pour mixture into baking dish, place coconut on top of potato mixture and top with marshmallows. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes.