Meringue-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole

Name: Meringue-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 medium), peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks; 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 cup low-fat evaporated milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 1 8-ounce can of crushed pineapple, undrained; 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted (see Tip); 4 teaspoons dried egg whites (see Note), reconstituted according to package directions, or 2 large pasteurized egg whites, at room temperature; 0.25 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

Cook:30min

This lightened-up take on the classic Thanksgiving sweet potato casserole is spiked with crushed pineapple and toasted pecans. We top it with an airy, slightly sweet meringue. You can pipe the meringue to make it look fancy or simply spread it neatly with a rubber spatula.

Updated at: Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:37:13 GMT