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Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

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I am always looking for ways to use our abundant sweet potatoes. This casserole recipe is my own creation that I have made many times. I take it to family potlucks; it never fails to bring compliments! —Kathy Rairigh, Milford, Indiana

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Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 35 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

30 35 65

Ingredients

2-1/4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 large), peeled and cubed
3 egg whites, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/3 cup dried cherries, chopped

Directions

Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and place in a large bowl; mash. Cool slightly. Stir in the egg whites, syrup and vanilla.
Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine the pecans, brown sugar, butter and cinnamon; sprinkle over the top.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with apricots and cherries. Bake 5-7 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160° and the fruits are heated through. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1/2 cup equals 186 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 4 mg cholesterol, 40 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat, 1/2 fruit.

Originally published as Sweet Potato Casserole in Healthy Cooking August/September 2008, p35

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Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2009 by aubdaub5

This was awesome. I used light olive oil instea of butter to make it a bit healthier. I also added some more cinnamon. This tastes 10 times better the next day cold, not that its not good right from the oven either!

Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2008 by GBakes

AMAZING! I love this dish! I've made it a few times now and I just can't get enough of this sweet potato! My friends and family love it too. Thanks for a great recipe! :)