Best Light Sweet Potato Casserole Recipes

Light Sweet Potato Casserole image

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1/3 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Drain., In a large bowl, beat the sweet potatoes, milk, egg substitute, brown sugar, salt and vanilla until smooth. Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0g sugar total. Diabetic Exchanges

Light Orange Sweet Potato (Yam) Marshmallow Casserole image

Provided by I Cant Believe Its

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 side servings, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups mashed sweet potatoes or 4 cups mashed yams
4 1/2-5 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/3 cup evaporated skim milk (you may have to use more or less to reach desired consistency)
2 tablespoons margarine, at room temperature
8 teaspoons freshly squeezed orange juice
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated orange rind
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pinch ground allspice
1 pinch ground cloves
2 1/2-3 cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

Bake, peel, and mash the sweet potatoes with a potato masher. To get four cups, its about 3 1/2-4 pounds of sweet potato.
In a large bowl, beat together the potatoes (cooled until just warm), sugar, milk, margarine, orange juice, vanilla, salt, orange zest, and spices and beat until completely smooth. Add more or less evaporated milk until desired consistency has been reached.
Spoon the mixture into a lightly greased casserole dish and refrigerate overnight.
The next day, bring sweet potato dish to room temperature, and bake (covered with a clear lid) for 35 to 45 minutes.
In the last 5 minute of baking, spread an even layer of marshmallows over top of the casserole.
WATCH CAREFULLY! Broil (uncovered) until the marshmallows are just turning a darker brown and they are starting to puff.
SERVE!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.8, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 0.3, Sodium 451.5, Carbohydrate 41.1, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 22.1, Protein 2.7

Light Sweet Potato Casserole image

Provided by internetnut

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, and cut into chunks
1/3 cup skim milk
1/4 cup Egg Beaters egg substitute
2 tablespoons brown sugar substitute
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon