COCONUT SWEET POTATO BAKE

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Convenient canned sweet potatoes are scrumptious in Coconut Sweet Potato Bake, recommended by Jan Pavkov of Doylestown, Ohio.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield about 50 (1/2 cup) servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

8 cans (2 pounds 8 ounces each) cut sweet potatoes, drained
2 cups butter, cubed
1 cup sugar
1 cup milk
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 package (14 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

Divide sweet potatoes among four greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. , In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, sugar, milk, cinnamon and nutmeg; cook and stir until butter is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in coconut and vanilla. Pour over sweet potatoes., Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle each with 1-1/2 cups marshmallows. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until marshmallows just begin to puff and melt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.