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Pecan-Coconut Crumble Yam Casserole

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By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Dec 7, 2010
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Bake mashed yams with pecan and tropical fruits to make this flavorful side dish.

Pecan-Coconut Crumble Yam Casserole

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 1 hr 30 min
  • Ingredients 12
  • Servings 12
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Ingredients

  • 4 medium yams (about 2 lb)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, if desired
  • 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, well drained
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup canned coconut milk (not cream of coconut)
  • 2/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup pecan pieces
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 4-quart Dutch oven, place yams and enough water to cover. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until tender when pierced with fork. Drain. When yams are cool enough to handle, slip off skins.
  • Step 
    2
    Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Step 
    3
    In large bowl, beat eggs, vanilla bean paste and salt until frothy. Add yams; mash until no lumps remain. Add pineapple, granulated sugar, coconut milk and 1/3 cup of the butter; mix well. Spoon into baking dish. In small bowl, mix coconut, brown sugar, pecans, flour and remaining 1/3 cup butter. Sprinkle evenly over casserole.
  • Step 
    4
    Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes or until top is golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

330 Calories
18g Total Fat
3g Protein
41g Total Carbohydrate
30g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
330
Calories from Fat
160
Total Fat
18g
27%
Saturated Fat
10g
51%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
60mg
21%
Sodium
120mg
5%
Potassium
230mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate
41g
14%
Dietary Fiber
2g
9%
Sugars
30g
Protein
3g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
170%
170%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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