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Contest-Winning Sweet Potato Casserole

Name: Contest-Winning Sweet Potato Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 servings.
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

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 35 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022

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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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.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 186 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 40mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat, 1/2 fruit.

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