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Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole with Praline Topping

5 from 16 votes
This healthy Vanilla Sweet Potato Casserole with roasted, mashed sweet potatoes and a praline topping is a wonderful Thanksgiving side dish.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Yield: 10 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Equipment

  • 9 x 9-inch baking 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 dairy-free milk alternative)
  • 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 pecans or walnuts (coarsely chopped )
  • 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 (or brown sugar)
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (or coconut oil to make it dairy-free)

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 baking dish, 9 inch deep pie dish, 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.
    mashed roasted sweet potatoes
  • 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.

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Nutrition

Serving: 2/3 cup, Calories: 218kcal, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 4.5g, Fat: 8.5g, Saturated Fat: 2.5g, Cholesterol: 43.5mg, Sodium: 153.5mg, Fiber: 4.5g, Sugar: 9.5g
- WW Points: 4