Recipe of the Week - Vanilla Sweet Potato Casserole with Praline Topping

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This lightened-up Vanilla Sweet Potato Casserole with roasted, mashed sweet potatoes and a praline topping is a wonderful Thanksgiving side dish.

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE FILLING:

  • 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, about 4 to 6 medium total*

  • Olive oil spray

  • 1/2 cup fat free milk , or milk alternative such as almond

  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 2 large eggs, beaten

FOR THE TOPPING:

  • 2/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour

  • 1/4 cup quick-cooking rolled oats, or gluten-free oats

  • 3 tablespoons brown monk fruit sweetener

  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 2 tablespoons melted butter, or coconut oil

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Prick potatoes with a fork and place on a sheet pan.

  • Bake until tender, about 1 to 1 hour and 15 minutes. Set aside and let cool enough to handle.

  • Meanwhile spray a 9 x 9 inch pan, 9 inch pie pan, or or 2 quart safe baking dish and set aside.

  • Remove all the potatoes from the skin and mash with a fork or potato masher in a large mixing bowl.

  • Add the milk, maple syrup, salt, spices and eggs to the bowl and beat with a wooden spoon until uniform in texture.

  • Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.

  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the nuts, flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt.

  • Stir in the butter or coconut oil and mix well.

  • Sprinkle the mixture evenly across the top of the sweet potato mixture.

  • Bake for 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: 2/3 Cup

  • Calories: 218

  • Carbohydrates: 35g

  • Protein: 4.5g

  • Fat: 8.5g

  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g

  • Cholesterol: 43.5mg

  • Sodium: 153.5mg

  • Fiber: 4.5g

  • Sugar: 9.5g