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Banana Sweet Potatoes Recipe

This delightful Banana Sweet Potato Casserole is a comforting and flavorful side dish, perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner. Sweet potatoes are mashed to creamy perfection and combined with the sweetness of bananas, a hint of lemon, and a touch of orange juice for extra moisture. This recipe, originally from Mary Wagner of Salt Lake City, Utah, has been slightly adapted for optimal texture and flavor.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 170.2 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Banana Sweet Potatoes

  • 2 large sweet potatoes
  • 2 ripe, medium bananas, mashed
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter or margarine
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 2 teaspoons orange juice

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How to Make Banana Sweet Potatoes

  1. Peel and chop 2 large sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
  2. In a large saucepan, boil 2 cups of salted water. Add the sweet potatoes and cook, covered, for 30-40 minutes, or until tender.
  3. Drain the sweet potatoes thoroughly.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  5. While the sweet potatoes are still warm, mash them on low speed using an electric mixer.
  6. Add 2 ripe, medium bananas (mashed), 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter or margarine, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix well.
  7. In a separate bowl, whisk 2 large egg yolks and 2 teaspoons of orange juice until light and frothy.
  8. Add the egg yolk mixture to the sweet potato mixture and beat until smooth and fluffy.
  9. In a clean bowl, beat 2 large egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  10. Gently fold the stiff egg whites into the sweet potato mixture until just combined.
  11. Grease a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish with butter or cooking spray.
  12. Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
  13. Bake, covered, for 20 minutes.
  14. Uncover and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until golden brown and set.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

26g

Fat

20g

Carbs

8g

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