Maple Sweet Potato Casserole
Maple Sweet Potato Casserole might be a good recipe to expand your side dish recipe box. One portion of this dish contains approximately 3g of protein, 1g of fat, and a total of 114 calories. This recipe serves 9 and costs 50 cents per serving. Thanksgiving will be even more special with this recipe. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and lacto ovo vegetarian diet. 283 people have made this recipe and would make it again. A mixture of nonfat milk, unsalted butter, nonfat greek yogurt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. It is brought to you by Amys Healthy Baking. Several people really liked this American dish. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 52%, which is pretty good. Try Ginger Maple Sweet Potato Casserole, Maple Meringue Sweet Potato Casserole, and Whipped Sweet Potato Casserole with Candied Maple Pecans for similar recipes.
Servings: 9
Ingredients:
1 tsp (3g) cinnamon
1 large egg white
2 tbsp (30mL) maple syrup
2 tbsp (31g) plain nonfat Greek yogurt
¼ c (60mL) nonfat milk
¼ tsp (2g) salt
4 medium sweet potatoes
1 tbsp (14g) unsalted butter, melted
Equipment:
oven
frying pan
microwave
hand mixer
bowl
ziploc bags
Cooking instruction summary:
Preheat the oven to 350F, and lightly coat an 8-square pan with nonstick cooking spray.Liberally pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork. Place on a microwave-safe plate, and microwave on HIGH for 4-5 minutes. Turn the sweet potatoes upside down, and microwave for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until fork tender. Let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing open and scooping out the insides, leaving a layer still clinging to the skin. Set aside the skins for stuffed sweet potato skins (recipe coming soon!), and place in an airtight container in the refrigerator once cool.Add the sweet potato insides and remaining casserole ingredients to a medium bowl, and beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Spread into the bottom of the prepared pan, and bake at 350F for 20-24 minutes. Cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.Just before serving, prepare the drizzle by stirring together the yogurt and maple syrup in a small bowl. Spoon into a zip-topped plastic bag, snip off one corner, and drizzle over the sweet potatoes.
Step by step:
1. Preheat the oven to 350F, and lightly coat an 8-square pan with nonstick cooking spray.Liberally pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork.
2. Place on a microwave-safe plate, and microwave on HIGH for 4-5 minutes. Turn the sweet potatoes upside down, and microwave for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until fork tender.
3. Let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing open and scooping out the insides, leaving a layer still clinging to the skin. Set aside the skins for stuffed sweet potato skins (recipe coming soon!), and place in an airtight container in the refrigerator once cool.
4. Add the sweet potato insides and remaining casserole ingredients to a medium bowl, and beat with an electric mixer until creamy.
5. Spread into the bottom of the prepared pan, and bake at 350F for 20-24 minutes. Cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.Just before serving, prepare the drizzle by stirring together the yogurt and maple syrup in a small bowl. Spoon into a zip-topped plastic bag, snip off one corner, and drizzle over the sweet potatoes.
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