Makes 8-10 servings

3 cups cooked mashed sweet potatoes (yams)

1/2 cup sugar

1 large egg

1 large egg white

1 (5-ounce) can evaporated skimmed milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Praline Topping (recipe follows)

1. In mixing bowl, blend together potatoes, sugar, egg, egg white, vanilla. 

2. Place in 2-quart casserole dish coated with nonstick cooking spray, cover with Praline Topping.  Bake 45 minutes.

Praline Topping

1 cup light brown sugar

2/3 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

6 tablespoons butter, melted

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional

1. In bowl, mix together brown sugar, flour, cinnamon. Stir in butter, vanilla, pecans until crumbly.

Nutrition information per serving:

Calories 310, Protein (g) 4, Carbohydrate (g) 57, Fat (g) 8, Calories from Fat (%) 22, Saturated Fat (g) 5, Dietary Fiber (g) 3, Cholesterol (mg) 40, Sodium (mg) 113, Diabetic Exchanges: 4 starch, 1 fat

Serving Suggestion: This delicious side dish is a standout at any holiday occasion and pairs perfectly with baked turkey or ham.

Terrific Tidbit: Fresh sweet potatoes are hard to pass by during the fall season but canned sweet potatoes work well in the recipe also.