Healthy(Er) but Still Delicious Sweet Potato Casserole Lower Fat

Ingredients

Casserole

• 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes (well drained, mashed canned ones are fine)
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons melted light butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Topping

• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 1/2 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
• 1 1/2 tablespoons melted light butter

Directions

1. 1

   Mash the sweet potatoes with ricer and stir in remaining casserole ingredients until well blended.

2. 2

   Spread into a lightly greased 8-inch square dish.

3. 3

   For the topping, mix the brown sugar, flour and pecans together. Drizzle the melted butter over the mixture while stirring to combine. Sprinkle over casserole.

4. 4

   Bake uncovered at 350°F for 35 minutes.

5. 5

   Can be served immediately, but we have found we like it better if it sets 10-20 minutes first.