Best Sweet Potato Banana Bake Recipes

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BANANA-ORANGE SWEET POTATO BAKE



Banana-Orange Sweet Potato Bake image

Welcome fall with this simple side dish. It's a pleasant change of pace from the traditional casserole with marshmallows, and it's quite popular at potlucks. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

5 medium sweet potatoes (about 3 pounds), peeled and cubed
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup orange liqueur, optional
3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
1/2 cup granola cereal
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350º. Place sweet potatoes in a large Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, covered, just until tender, 12-15 minutes. Drain; cool slightly. Return to pan; mash with brown sugar, butter, salt, cloves and pepper until smooth. Stir in orange zest, orange juice and, if desired, liqueur. Add bananas and eggs; mix well. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. For topping, mix granola, pecans, coconut and brown sugar; sprinkle over sweet potatoes. Drizzle with melted butter. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 35-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SWEET POTATO BANANA BAKE



Sweet Potato Banana Bake image

This yummy casserole makes what's good for you taste good too. Pairing bananas with sweet potatoes unites two power foods into a change-of-pace side dish. Try it with roasted poultry. -Susan McCartney, Onalaska, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium)
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients until smooth. Transfer to a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the center reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SWEET POTATO BANANA BAKE



SWEET POTATO BANANA BAKE image

Categories     Potato     Side

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium)
1/2 cup sour cream
1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 tsp. curry powder
1/2 tsp. salt

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. 2. Cover and bake for 350 degrees F for 30 to 35 minutes or until a thermometer inserted near the center reads 160 degrees F.

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