MAKEOVER CRUNCHY SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

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Scott Jones' family will sure be delighted when they taste this delicious makeover at their next gathering. Scott wrote to us for help lightening this dish. We decreased the fat by half and the cholesterol by 46%, but kept the topping's sweet, nutty crunch. -Taste of Home's Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-3/4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 large), peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1/3 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup egg substitute
1 egg
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cold butter
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and place in a food processor. Add the milk, egg substitute, egg, butter and extracts; cover and process until smooth. Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray., In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and flour. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture; sprinkle with pecans. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 114mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Sbususisiwe Mbhele
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This was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it.


Usman Tijjani
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This was a great recipe! I made it for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit. The crunchy topping was a nice change from the traditional marshmallow topping.


markus troy
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I loved this recipe! The crunchy topping was amazing and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


BROWN LION
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This was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I will definitely be making this again.


Rasel Rana
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The crunchy topping was a big hit. I will definitely be making this again.


John Dramatic
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potato casserole, but this recipe was amazing! The crunchy topping was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Mahle Mthembu
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This was a great recipe! The sweet potatoes were creamy and the crunchy topping was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Admire Ncube
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This was easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


Johnny Manriquez
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This was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The crunchy topping was a big hit. I will definitely be making this again.


Awas Ali
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This was a great recipe! I made it for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit. The crunchy topping was a nice change from the traditional marshmallow topping. I will definitely be making this again.


Faizan Rind
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I'm not usually a big fan of sweet potato casserole, but this recipe changed my mind! The crunchy topping was amazing and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Firdows Dobah
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This was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I used purple sweet potatoes and they gave the casserole a beautiful color. The crunchy topping was a nice touch. I will definitely make this again.


Salik Khanal
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Oh my goodness, this casserole was a HIT! My family and friends raved about it. The crunchy sweet potato topping was the perfect balance to the creamy sweet potato filling. I will definitely be making this again and again!