Pineapple and Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet and savory collide in this comforting Pineapple and Sweet Potato Casserole, a show-stopping side dish perfect for holidays or any cozy dinner. This delightful recipe blends creamy, mashed sweet potatoes with juicy pineapple chunks, a touch of warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and just the right amount of brown sugar for natural sweetness. Crowned with a crunchy topping of crushed cornflakes, chopped pecans, and optional gooey marshmallows, this casserole delivers a decadent mix of textures and flavors. Easy to prepare in under an hour, it's a crowd-pleasing dish that pairs beautifully with roasted meats or stands out as a star on a vegetarian spread. Perfect for Thanksgiving, holiday gatherings, or a weekend treat, this casserole will leave your taste buds begging for more!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 large sweet potatoes
• 2 cups pineapple chunks (canned or fresh, drained if canned)
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup crushed cornflakes
• 0.5 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 cup marshmallows (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into large chunks.

Step 3

Place the sweet potato chunks in a large pot and cover with water. Add a pinch of salt to the water.

Step 4

Bring the pot to a boil and cook the sweet potatoes until they are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let them cool slightly.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, mash the cooked sweet potatoes until smooth.

Step 6

Stir in the pineapple chunks, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Mix until well combined.

Step 7

Transfer the sweet potato and pineapple mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 8

In a small bowl, mix together the flour, crushed cornflakes, chopped pecans, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter.

Step 9

Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the top of the casserole as a crumbly topping.

Step 10

If using marshmallows, sprinkle them evenly over the crumb topping.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.

Step 12

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1592.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2704.7

Total Fat 88.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 124mg	0%
Sodium 754.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 463.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.6g	0%
Total Sugars 222.9g
Protein 32.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 424.5mg	0%
Iron 21.8mg	0%
Potassium 973.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.5%

Protein: 4.7%

Carbs: 66.8%