Recipe: Damon's Pecan-Crusted Fluffy Sweet Potatoes

Damon's Pecan-Crusted Fluffy Sweet Potatoes
Source: The Columbus Dispatch
Servings: 6

Whipped Potatoes
3 1/2 cup cooked sweet potato pieces or
1 (40 oz.) can sweet potatoes, drained
4 egg whites
2 Tbsp. flour

Pecan Crust
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 Tbsp. light butter
1/3 cup chopped pecans

Heat the oven to 350:F. Coat a 9- inch pie plate with vegetable cooking spray and set aside.

Whipped Potatoes: Using a food processor or electric mixer, beat the sweet potatoes, egg whites and flour just until smooth. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pie plate and bake for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare Pecan Crust: Place brown sugar and butter in a small microwaveable bowl. Heat on high power for about 20 seconds, until melted.

Carefully remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and top with the pecans. Drizzle the brown sugar mixture over the pecans. Return to the oven and bake an additional 15 minutes, until golden and bubbly.