Sweet Potato & Banana Mash Recipe
Description:
This Sweet Potato & Banana Mash recipe offers a delightful twist on traditional sweet potato dishes, featuring a harmonious blend of flavors including the natural sweetness of bananas and the nutty richness of buttered pecans. It’s a perfect side dish for holiday gatherings or weeknight dinners, bringing warmth and comfort to any meal.
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 1 batch
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 5 | Sweet potatoes |
| 3 | Bananas |
| 4 | Tablespoons unsalted butter |
| 1/4 | Cup granulated sugar |
| 2 | Tablespoons honey |
| – | Salt |
| 2 | Tablespoons unsalted butter (for toasting pecans) |
| 16 | Ounces pecans |
| 8 | Tablespoons dark brown sugar |
| 2 | Tablespoons butter (cold) |
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Roast Sweet Potatoes: Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and place them on a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 75-90 minutes, or until they are soft and starting to release some juice.
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Add Bananas: During the last 15 minutes of cooking, add the bananas to the baking sheet with the sweet potatoes and continue roasting.
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Toast Pecans: While the sweet potatoes and bananas are roasting, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the pecans and toast them, tossing often, until they are slightly fragrant and the butter is absorbed. Season with a pinch of salt, toss again, and set aside.
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Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, combine the cold butter with the dark brown sugar using your fingers until it forms a lumpy mixture. This will be the topping for the sweet potato mash.
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Mash Sweet Potatoes: Once the sweet potatoes are roasted and cooled enough to handle, peel them and mash them together with the roasted bananas in a large mixing bowl. Add 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and honey to the mixture, and stir until well combined. Season with salt to taste, and adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar if desired.
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Assemble: Spread the mashed sweet potato and banana mixture evenly into a buttered baking dish. Top with the toasted pecans, spreading them out in an even layer, and sprinkle the brown sugar and butter mixture over the top.
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Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-30 minutes, or until the topping is partially melted and bubbly.
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Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. This Sweet Potato & Banana Mash makes a delicious side dish for any occasion, whether it’s a festive holiday meal or a cozy weeknight dinner.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 649.9
- Fat Content: 38.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 9.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 30.5mg
- Sodium Content: 126.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 75.5g
- Fiber Content: 10.1g
- Sugar Content: 38.2g
- Protein Content: 6.9g
Keywords:
Potato, Fruit, Vegetable, Nuts, Low Protein, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
This Sweet Potato & Banana Mash recipe is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, combining the earthy sweetness of sweet potatoes with the tropical notes of bananas and the crunchy richness of buttered pecans. Whether you’re looking for a festive side dish for your holiday table or a comforting addition to your weeknight meals, this recipe is sure to impress!
