#COOKING WITH CLORIS--SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE #RECIPE

Sweet potatoes are not just for Thanksgiving. This casserole will be a hit at a New Year’s Day open house or a Superbowl party. Or any other time.

Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients:

5-6 large sweet potatoes

1-1/2 cups brown sugar

1-1/2 sticks softened butter

1-1/2 teas. vanilla extract

1/2 cup milk

2 eggs

1 cup chopped pecans

1-1/2 cups dried cranberries

maple syrup (the real kind)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Scrub potatoes and boil or bake until tender. Allow to cool. Peel and mash.

Stir in 3/4 cup brown sugar, butter, vanilla, milk, and eggs, mixing well. Pour into greased 9” x 13” casserole dish.

Mix remaining brown sugar, nuts, cranberries, and butter together. Spread evenly over potato mixture. Drizzle with maple syrup.

Bake for approximately 30 minutes (until topping has browned.)

#COOKING WITH CLORIS--GUILT-FREE SPINACH DIP #RECIPE

Are you planning a SuperBowl party or have you been invited to one and need to bring a dish? Why not try this guilt-free spinach dip? It takes just as yummy as the original but with far fewer calories and fat.

Guilt-free Spinach Dip

Makes 2 cups

Ingredients:

1 10-oz. package of frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

1/2 cup lowfat sour cream

1/2 plain lowfat yogurt

1/4 cup chopped green onions

1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon dried dill

Combine all ingredients. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Serve in a hollowed-out round loaf of pumpernickel with pumpernickel bread cubes and crudités.