Granola Streusel-Topped Sweet Potatoes

Granola bars are the secret to a delicious and crunchy-topped sweet potato casserole.

Prep Time

Minutes

Total Time

1:10

Hr:Mins

Makes

servings

medium dark-orange sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (7 to 8 cups)

1/2

cup whipping cream

tablespoons butter or margarine

1/4

cup real maple syrup or maple-flavored syrup

1/2

teaspoon salt

Nature Valley® maple-brown sugar crunchy granola bars (2 pouches from 8.9-oz box), crushed

tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

Place potato pieces in 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven. Add enough water to cover; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and return to saucepan.
Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. To potatoes, add whipping cream, 2 tablespoons butter, the maple syrup and salt. Mash with potato masher or electric mixer until smooth. Spoon into baking dish.
In small bowl, mix crushed granola bars and 2 tablespoons melted butter; sprinkle over potatoes.
Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated and topping is crisp.

Makes 10 servings (1/2 cup each)

Time-Saver

Make this rich casserole up to 8 hours ahead of time, but sprinkle with the granola bar mixture just before baking.

Special Touch

For the prettiest dish with the best flavor, use dark-orange or red sweet potatoes in this recipe.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)

Percent Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.