Candied Coconut Sweet Potatoes

 

Candied Coconut Sweet Potatoes

Recipe by Our Best Bites, adapted from Sara’s Family Recipe

 

4 C mashed Sweet potatoes (about 4 med sweet potatoes or  two 29 ounce cans, drained and rinsed)

6 Tbs Sugar

6 Tbs butter (no margarine), softened or melted

2 eggs, beaten

1/2 of a 14 ounce can Sweetened Condensed Milk (about 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons)

1 t vanilla

 

Topping:

1 C brown sugar

1 1/2 C sweetened coconut flakes

6 Tbs melted butter

 

Note: You can make these up to a day or two ahead of time, just keep them well covered in the fridge and don’t put the topping on until just before baking. If using fresh sweet potatoes, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prick each sweet potato with a fork and place on foil in the oven. Cook for 40-60 minutes or until tender.