Southern Praline Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

Name: Southern Praline Sweet Potato Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 large sweet potatoes (about 5 1/2 pounds); 3/4 cup milk; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 3 eggs, lightly beaten; 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed; For the Praline Topping; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans; 2 teaspoons vanilla

Servings: persons

6 large sweet potatoes (about 5 1/2 pounds)
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
For the Praline Topping
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
2 teaspoons vanilla

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Pierce potatoes several times with a fork or icepick and place on a baking pan; bake in preheated oven 1 1/4-1 1/2 hours or until potatoes are tender; set aside until cool.
3
In a small pan, heat milk and butter until hot but not boiling; keep warm.
4
Cut the potatoes in half and scoop out the insides into a mixing bowl and discard the skins.
5
Mash the potatoes with whatever method you prefer (masher, ricer, food mill, etc).
6
Stir milk into potatoes; add eggs and continue to blend until well combined; stir in brown sugar.
7
Butter a 9 X 13 inch casserole or baking dish and spread mixture into pan; set aside while making topping.
8
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat; stir in the brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cream.
9
and pecans.
10
Heat to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick, 5-7 minutes (if mixture starts to boil, reduce heat slightly to maintain a simmer).
11
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
12
Pour topping over potatoes in dish, spreading with spatula.
13
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until slightly crusty and set.
14
Serve immediately.

1327

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 large sweet potatoes (about 5 1/2 pounds), 3/4 cup milk, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 3 eggs, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Southern Praline Sweet Potato Casserole falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Southern Praline Sweet Potato Casserole

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