Maui Sweet Potato Bake

Description
An island flavored side dish! It can be prepared in advance - cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days or wrap in foil and freeze for up to a month. Defrost overnight in fridge, bring to room temperature (2 hours) then bake for 40 to 45 minutes.

Ingredients

 * 4 lbs cooked sweet potatoes, about 5 large ones, skinned
 * 1 (14 ounces) can coconut milk (regular or light)
 * 1½ teaspoons salt
 * 1½ teaspoons white pepper
 * ½ cup crushed pineapple, well drained
 * ¼ cup chopped fresh coriander or parsley
 * 1 lime, peel of finely grated
 * 1 dash hot sauce
 * ¼ cup shredded coconut

Directions

 * 1) Mash potatoes in a large bowl until almost smooth.
 * 2) Stir in coconut milk and seasonings and mash until smooth.
 * 3) Stir in next 4 ingredients, test for seasoning, turn into a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dishand spread evenly.
 * 4) Sprinkle coconut over the top.
 * 5) Bake in the center of a preheated 350 °F oven for 30 – 35 minutes.
 * 6) Broil until the top is golden, about 3 or 4 minutes.