Whipped Sweet Potatoes with Hazelnut Topping

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 12

Beaten egg whites give this version of sweet potato casserole a light texture beneath the sweet, nutty streusel. This side pairs well with beef, pork, or poultry.

Ingredients:

1/3 cup packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon grated orange rind

1 tablespoon fresh orange juice

1 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

3 (29-ounce) cans sweet potatoes, drained and halved

3 large egg whites

cooking spray

1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup all-purpose flour (about 1 ounce)

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

3 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl; mash well. Beat egg whites with a mixer at high speed until stiff peaks form. Gently fold beaten egg whites into sweet potato mixture. Spoon mixture into a shallow 3-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray.
3. Combine hazelnuts and next 3 ingredients (through 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon) in a bowl. Cut in butter with a fork until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture. Bake at 400° for 25 minutes or until topping is lightly browned.

By RecipeOfHealth.com