Maple Sweet Potato Casserole

A thanksgiving and Christmas holiday favorite! Original recipe from Cooking Light.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 1⁄2 cups skim milk
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 2  cups  mashed cooked, sweet potatoes
• 1⁄3 cup maple syrup (the real deal)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2  eggs, lightly beaten

Directions

1. Place cornmeal in a medium saucepan. Gradually add milk, stirring with a wire wisk until blended.
2. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium.
3. Cook uncovered for 2 minutes, stirring constantly with a wire wisk.
4. Remove from heat, stir in butter, and set aside.
5. Combine sweet potatoes and next 6 ingredients in a large bowl.
6. Stir until well-blended.
7. Gradually add cornmeal mixture, stirring constantly.
8. Pour into a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish coated with cooking spray.
9. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, uncovered.
10. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
11. Enjoy!