Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel

Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel

Recipe courtesy of Closet Cooking

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INGREDIENTS

• 2 large sweet potatoes (about 4 cups mashed)
• 4 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/2 cup milk (I used lowfat buttermilk)
• 1 egg (I used 1/4 cup egg substitute)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup pecans (chopped)
• 1/4 cup flour
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened (I used Smart Balance Light)

DIRECTIONS

1. Bake the sweet potatoes in a preheated 375F oven until they are tender and caramelized on the inside, about 30-60 minutes.
2. Scoop the inside of the potatoes into a bowl.
3. Add the maple syrup, milk, egg substitute, vanilla and salt and mash.
4. Mix the brown sugar, pecans, flour and Smart Balance.
5. Pour the potato mixture into a baking dish (or dishes) and top with the pecan mixture.
6. Bake in a preheated 400F until golden brown on top, about 30 minutes.