Sweet Potato Casserole With Praline Topping

The streusel is both stirred into the casserole and sprinkled on top.

Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 3/4 cup)

Ingredients

• 1  cup  all-purpose flour
• 2/3  cup  packed brown sugar
• 1/4  cup  chopped pecans, toasted
• 1/4  cup  stick margarine, melted
• 1/2  teaspoon  ground cinnamon
• 4  medium sweet potatoes, peeled and halved (about 2 1/2 pounds)
• 1/2  cup  granulated sugar
• 1 1/2  teaspoons  vanilla extract
• 1  large egg white
• 1  (5-ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk
• Cooking spray

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°.

Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring to form a streusel. Set aside.

Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until very tender. Drain well; mash in a large bowl. Stir in 1 cup streusel, granulated sugar, vanilla, egg white, and milk. Spoon into a 2-quart casserole coated with cooking spray; top with remaining streusel. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

376 (21% from fat)

Fat:

8.8g (sat 1.4g,mono 4.1g,poly 2.6g)

Protein:

5.4g

Carbohydrate:

70.1g

Fiber:

3.8g

Cholesterol:

1mg

Iron:

1.9mg

Sodium:

115mg

Calcium:

97mg