Mini Sweet Potato Casserole

You may want to make this recipe a little bigger since it only serves 2 unless you are like me and there is only 2 of you for the holidays. I cannot wait to make this recipe although I am not a big fan of sweet potatoes but this recipe may just change my mind. I bet this is one of those that makes your house smell great!

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1  medium sweet potato
• 2  tablespoons margarine or 2  tablespoons butter, melted and divided
• 1  tablespoon raisins
• 1⁄2 teaspoon orange zest
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1  dash nutmeg
• 2  tablespoons flaked coconut

Directions

1. Place the sweet potato in a saucepan; cover with water.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes or just until tender; drain.
4. When cool enough to handle, peel sweet potato and place in bowl; mash.
5. Stir in 1 Tbsp butter, raisins, orange peel, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
6. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2 cup baking dish.
7. Toss coconut with remaining butter; sprinkle over the top.
8. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.