Praline Sweet Potato Casserole

Brown sugar, pecans, and yams combine for an inviting dish that steals the show.

This healthy version of the sweetest way to serve yams is only 150 calories per serving.

You Will Need
2 cans (16 ounces each) sweet potatoes or yams (about 4 cups)
1⁄2 cup Splenda sweetener
4 egg whites or 1⁄2 cup liquid egg substitute
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1⁄2 cup brown sugar or brown sugar substitute
1⁄4 cup chopped pecans
1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons light tub margarine
Butter-flavored cooking spray


What to Do
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease (or spray with cooking spray) a shallow 2-quart baking dish.

2. Combine the sweet potatoes, sweetener, egg whites, salt, and vanilla in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Spoon into the baking dish.

3. Stir together the brown sugar, pecans, flour, and margarine in a medium bowl. Lightly sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture. Spray the top with butter-flavored spray and bake until lightly browned, about 30 minutes.

Serves 12

Nutritional Information
Per serving: 150 calories, 3 g protein, 27 g carbohydrates, 2 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 2 g fiber, 172 mg sodium