Golden Meringue-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

Name: Golden Meringue-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: SWEET POTATO FILLING:; 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5 medium); 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup 2% reduced-fat milk; 1 large egg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Vegetable cooking spray; GOLDEN MERINGUE TOPPING:; 4 egg whites; 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Servings: persons

SWEET POTATO FILLING:
2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5 medium)
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vegetable cooking spray
GOLDEN MERINGUE TOPPING:
4 egg whites
1/4 cup granulated sugar

1
Prepare filling: Preheat oven to 400u00b0. Bake sweet potatoes on a baking sheet 1 hour or until tender. Reduce oven temperature to 350u00b0. Let potatoes stand until cool to touch (about 20 minutes); peel and mash with a potato masher.
2
Beat mashed sweet potatoes, 2 Tbsp. softened butter, and next 5 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Spoon mixture into an 11- x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand 10 minutes.
3
Beat egg whites at high speed with an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar, 1 Tbsp. at a time, beating until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spread meringue over sweet potato mixture; bake 10 more minutes or until golden.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: SWEET POTATO FILLING:, 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5 medium), 2 tablespoons butter, softened, 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Golden Meringue-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Golden Meringue-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole

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