Maui Sweet Potato Bake

Description
An island flavored side dish! It can be prepared in advance - cover & refrigerate for up to 2 days or wrap in foil & 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)
 * 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
 * 1 1/2 teaspoons white pepper
 * 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
 * 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander or parsley
 * 1 lime, peel of finely grated
 * 1 dash hot sauce
 * 1/4 cup shredded coconut

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