Sweet Potato Casserole with Praline Topping

Recipe By : Cooking Light Annual Recipes 1998

7 Points per serving

1 cup all-purpose flour

2/3 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup chopped pecans -- toasted

1/4 cup light margarine -- stick

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes -- peeled and halved

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 large egg white

5 ounces evaporated skim milk

vegetable cooking spray

For extra flavor, the streusel is stirred into the casserole plus sprinkled on top.

1. Preheat oven to 350º.

2. Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring to form a streusel. Set aside.

3. Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until very tender. Drain well; place in a large bowl, and mash. Stir in 1 cup streusel, granulated sugar, and next 3 ingredients. Spoon into a 2-quart casserole coated with cooking spray; top with remaining streusel. Bake at 350º for 45 minutes.

Servings: 8

Nutritional analysis per serving, per MasterCook 389.4 Calories; 5.7 g. Fat; 5 g. Fiber

Adaptation: I substituted regular margarine with light margarine. (The nutritional analysis per serving for the original recipe, per cookbook: 376 calories, 8.8 g. fat; 3.8 g. fiber or 8 points.)

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