Lightened Up Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

Name: Lightened Up Sweet Potato Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE SWEET POTATOES:; 2 pounds Sweet Potatoes, Peeled And Cubed; 2 Tablespoons Butter; 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar; 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup; 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoons Nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract; 1/3 cups Canned Lite Coconut Milk; FOR THE OATMEAL COCONUT PECAN CRUMBLE:; 1/4 cups Old Fashioned Oats; 1 Tablespoon Whole Wheat Pastry Flour; 1/2 cups Whole, Unsalted Pecans, Chopped; 1/4 cups Unsweetened Flaked Coconut; 1-1/2 Tablespoon Brown Sugar; 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon; 1 pinch Each Of Nutmeg And Salt; 2 Tablespoons Butter, Softened; 1 cup Mini Marshmallows

Servings: persons

FOR THE SWEET POTATOES:
2 pounds Sweet Potatoes, Peeled And Cubed
2 Tablespoons Butter
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoons Nutmeg
1/4 teaspoons Salt
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1/3 cups Canned Lite Coconut Milk
FOR THE OATMEAL COCONUT PECAN CRUMBLE:
1/4 cups Old Fashioned Oats
1 Tablespoon Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
1/2 cups Whole, Unsalted Pecans, Chopped
1/4 cups Unsweetened Flaked Coconut
1-1/2 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon
1 pinch Each Of Nutmeg And Salt
2 Tablespoons Butter, Softened
1 cup Mini Marshmallows

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For the potatoes:
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Peel and chop sweet potatoes into 1 1/2 inch cubes. Add them to a pot with cold water, then bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes are fork tender, about 20-30 minutes, then drain them.
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While sweet potatoes are cooking, add butter to a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisking constantly, cook until little brown bits appear in the pan - about 4-5 minutes. Remove immediately from heat and set aside.
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
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In the bowl of an electric mix (or a large bowl, using a hand mixer), add sweet potatoes. Add all remaining ingredients - sugar, syrup, spices, salt, vanilla extract, coconut milk and the brown butter - and mix on low speed until combined - about 30 seconds. Mix on medium speed for another 1-2 minutes, until potatoes are whipped. Spread into an oven-safe pan or dish. I used a 9 x 2 1/2 round tart pan.
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For Oatmeal Coconut Pecan Crumble:
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Combine oats, flour, pecans, coconut, sugar, spices and salt in a bowl and mix to thoroughly combine. Add in softened butter, and use your hands to completely moisten the mixture and clump it together. Sprinkle the crumble around the outside of the dish, leaving room in the center for marshmallows. Add marshmallows to the middle.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until crumble is golden and marshmallows are gooey.
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Notes: If you want to skip the marshmallows, I suggest doubling the ingredients for the crumble mixture and covering the entire top with it. If you can't find unsweetened, flaked coconut (I use Bob's Red Mill brand), using sweetened is fine, but I would decrease the sugar by a 1/2 tablespoon (or more/less, depending on tastes). You can also sub in milk, cream or half and half for the coconut milk if you wish. However, the coconut milk does NOT add a coconut flavor to the casserole. This serves about 6-8 as long as it is an accompanying side dish, but it is easily multiplied.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE SWEET POTATOES:, 2 pounds Sweet Potatoes, Peeled And Cubed, 2 Tablespoons Butter, 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar, and more.

Yes, Lightened Up 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.

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Lightened Up Sweet Potato Casserole

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