Sweet Potato Casserole

INGREDIENTS:
1. 4 medium sweet potatoes
2. 3/4 cup SPLENDA(R) No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
3. 1/2 cup milk
4. 2 teaspoons grated orange rind
5. 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
6. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
7. 1 extra large egg, lightly beaten
8. 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
9. 3 tablespoons butter, melted
10. 1 cup panko
11. 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
12. 2 tablespoons butter, melted
13. 3 tablespoons maple syrup

COOKING DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
2. Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet; bake for 1 hour or until done. Cool to touch. Peel and mash. Reduce oven to 350 degrees F.
3. Combine sweet potatoes and next 8 ingredients in a large bowl. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Spoon into baking dish.
4. Combine panko and remaining ingredients; sprinkle crumb mixture over top of casserole. Bake for 1 hour or until casserole is thoroughly heated.

Yield: 14 servings
Source: food.yahoo.com

A perfect side dish to serve with turkey or ham during the holiday season.
Notes:

Note

Panko is a Japanese-style breadcrumb that is sold in some supermarkets and in Asian food markets. They are delicate crisp crumbs that add a light crisp texture to foods.

Exchanges per Serving: 1 1/2 Starches, 1 Fat.