SCALLOPED SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

Scalloped Sweet Potato Casserole image

Sliced sweet potatoes are skillet-cooked with chicken broth and then layered into a casserole with a cheese sauce to make this family-pleasing side dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings, 3/4 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. butter
1 onion, chopped
2 lb. sweet potatoes (about 4), peeled, thinly sliced
1 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cubed
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

Heat oven to 375ºF.
Melt butter in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add onions; cook 6 min. or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Stir in potatoes and 1/2 cup broth; cover. Simmer 10 min. or until most of liquid is absorbed, stirring after 5 min. Meanwhile, microwave Neufchatel and remaining broth in medium microwaveable bowl on HIGH 30 to 40 sec. or until Neufchatel begins to melt; whisk until smooth and well blended.
Layer half each of the potato mixture and Neufchatel sauce in 8-inch square baking dish. Repeat layers; top with Parmesan.
Bake 25 min. or until potatoes are tender and Parmesan is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g