Sweet potatoe casserole Reduced Calorie

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 large), scrubbed 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the preparing the pan 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger Pinch freshly grated nutmeg Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Put the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and pierce each one 2 or 3 times with a fork. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until tender. Set aside to cool.

Turn the oven down to 350 degrees F. Scoop the sweet potato out of their skins and into a medium bowl. Discard the skins. Mash the potatoes until smooth. Add the eggs, butter, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and the pepper to taste. Whisk the mixture until smooth.

Butter an 8-by-8-inch casserole. Pour the sweet potato mixture into the pan and sprinkle the top with the pecans. Bake until puffed, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.



Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TENNVOLSGAL.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 279.3
  • Total Fat: 18.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.2 mg
  • Sodium: 508.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 25.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.0 g
  • Protein: 5.7 g

Member Reviews
  • INOLVIDABLE2010
    tried this today, simple recipe...added more brown sugar and marshmallows, left out ginger and nutmeg - 12/24/11