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Makeover Crunchy Sweet Potato Casserole

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

6 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min.

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

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Makeover Crunchy Sweet Potato Casserole (continued)

Directions (continued)

Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a
thermometer reads 160°. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup equals 306 calories, 10 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 51 mg cholesterol, 114 mg sodium, 49 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein.