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Sweet Potato Pineapple Casserole

The sweet potato pineapple casserole is yummy and sweet. It mixes sweet potatoes’ natural sweetness with pineapple’s tangy flavor, giving it a special and tasty taste. Adding butter, sugar, pecans, and marshmallows makes it even better. People like to have it on special occasions and holidays. Mixing mashed sweet potatoes and pineapple with other ingredients makes a tasty side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3 sweet potatoes Approximately 2 pounds
  • ½ cup crushed pineapple with juice
  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • Salt: To taste

Instructions
 

  • First, preheat the oven to 350°F to get it nice and warm.
  • Then, peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 2-inch cubes so they’re evenly sized.
  • Next, in a large mixing bowl, combine the diced sweet potatoes with the crushed pineapple (including the juice).
  • Also add the light brown sugar and melted butter to the bowl.
  • Stir everything together thoroughly so that the sweet potato and pineapple pieces are evenly coated.
  • Once mixed, transfer the sweet and tart mixture into a greased casserole dish.
  • Place the dish in the oven and bake for about 45-50 minutes.
  • Finally, check if the sweet potatoes are tender by piercing with a fork.
  • Once tender, remove the casserole from the oven and enjoyment! Serve the warm casserole right away.

Notes

Cut Sweet Potatoes Evenly – Ensures they bake at the same rate.
Use Fresh or Canned Pineapple – Both work, but canned pineapple in juice (not syrup) adds the best moisture.
Bake Uncovered – This allows the casserole to develop a slight caramelization on top.
Make It Ahead – Assemble the casserole a day in advance and bake before serving.
Add Texture – Nuts, shredded coconut, or crispy topping enhance the dish.
Keyword Easy casserole recipe, Pineapple sweet potato dish, Southern-style side dish, Sweet potato casserole, Traditional holiday side