Makeover Streusel-Topped Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Makeover Streusel-Topped Sweet Potatoes Recipe Makeover Streusel-Topped Sweet Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

People really do ‘eat with their eyes’, and no one ever misses the fat and calories in this dish when they see how yummy and attractive the makeover version is.” –Tamra Duncan, Lincoln, Arkansas

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Makeover Streusel-Topped Sweet Potatoes Recipe
  • Prep: 25 min. Bake: 20 min.
  • Yield: 12 Servings
25 20 45

Ingredients

  • 6 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat butter, melted
  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • TOPPING:
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat butter, melted

Directions

  • Scrub and pierce sweet potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 15-18 minutes or until tender, turning once.
  • When cool enough to handle, cut each potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out the pulp, leaving thin shells. In a large bowl, mash the pulp with butter and eggs. Stir in juice and vanilla. Spoon into potato shells.
  • Divide between two 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes coated with cooking spray. Combine the topping ingredients; spoon over top. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Yield: 12 servings.

    Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Land O'Lakes light stick butter in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 1 stuffed potato half equals 260 calories, 12 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 68 mg cholesterol, 136 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Makeover Streusel-Topped Sweet Potatoes in Healthy Cooking October/November 2011, p27

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Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2012 by pkjillian

absolutely delicious! I don't typically eat coconut but it was great in this recipe

Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2012 by jolohome

My family of 7 loved this recipe. It was like a twice baked potato in a sweet potato form. It was sweet and crunchy and fun to make

Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2012 by mandamarie74

Easy to make & absolutely delicious.

Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2012 by FitnessLovingMom

I liked this and so did my kids, I will make this agin! I don't really like nuts, but I loved the taste and texture of this dish, well done!!!!!! We were out of pecans, so we used walnuts, chopped, worked great!!!!

Reviewed on Dec. 02, 2011 by indyhannah1

My older son loved it.

Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2011 by indyhannah1

This was very good. Can't believe it's only 260 calories!

Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2011 by jodij99

I have made this twice now, and will definitely make it again. I used an egg substitute as well, and also left out the coconut. I baked the potatoes in the oven and put the filling in an 8x10 baking dish rather than refilling the skins and it worked great!

Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2011 by foodfave

I loved this recipe! I left out the coconut to satisfy my husband. I can't wait to take it to Thanksgiving this year!

Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2011 by merrygraham

Adjusted this using egg substitute and omitted the pecans. It was excellent-both kids and adults loved it.

Reviewed on Nov. 02, 2011 by LakerBaker

I normally don't like sweet potatoes. This was AWESOME and has now been added to my Thanksgiving menu. I did, however, use half and half instead of the apple juice! LOVED it

Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2011 by kay52178

Awesome. I only made two potatoes one with only pecans and one with the brown sugar topping. I also cut the butter in the filling to 1 tbsp. Will make again!

Reviewed on Oct. 09, 2011 by rhonda1

This is great tasting. Not hard to put together either. My whole family loved this. I will definitely make again. I did half the recipe though to accommodiate my family of 4.

Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2011 by ggoff

I made these potatoes for an early fall dinner with a boneless pork roast. They were easy to prepare. I did everything the day before, but only put the topping on right before cooking. Everyone loved them and wanted the recipe. I always think that is a good sign!

 
 

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