CRUNCHY YAM BAKE

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This is one of my favorite recipes. The yummy yams are the perfect complement to a holiday ham or turkey and ideal for impressing a potluck crowd. -Marian Moreman of Canyon Country, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2-1/2 pounds yams or sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
TOPPING:
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup Special K

Steps:

Place yams in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain yams and place in a large bowl; mash. Stir in the egg substitute, brown sugar, salt and cinnamon. , Transfer to a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 15 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter. Add pecans and brown sugar; cook and stir until sugar is melted. Stir in cereal until coated. Sprinkle over yam mixture. , Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160° and topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 211mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges