Southern Praline Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe ๐
Cook Time: 2 hours
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8-10
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 6 | Sweet potatoes |
| 3/4 | cup milk |
| 1/2 | cup unsalted butter |
| 3 | Eggs |
| 3/4 | cup dark brown sugar |
| 4 | tbsp unsalted butter |
| 3/4 | cup dark brown sugar |
| 1/2 | tsp salt |
| 1/2 | tsp ground cinnamon |
| 1/2 | tsp nutmeg |
| 3/4 | cup heavy cream |
| 1 1/2 | cups pecans |
| 2 | tsp vanilla extract |
Instructions:
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Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Bake sweet potatoes: Pierce the sweet potatoes several times with a fork or icepick and place them on a baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until the potatoes are tender. Once done, set them aside until they cool.
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Prepare milk mixture: In a small pan, heat the milk and butter until hot but not boiling. Keep the mixture warm.
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Prepare sweet potatoes: Cut the baked sweet potatoes in half and scoop out the insides into a mixing bowl, discarding the skins. Mash the potatoes using your preferred method (masher, ricer, food mill, etc.).
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Combine ingredients: Stir the milk into the mashed sweet potatoes. Add the eggs and continue to blend until well combined. Stir in the dark brown sugar.
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Prepare casserole dish: Butter a 9×13 inch casserole or baking dish and spread the sweet potato mixture into the pan. Set aside while preparing the topping.
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Make praline topping: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the dark brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cream, and pecans. Heat the mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until it thickens (approximately 5-7 minutes). If the mixture starts to boil, reduce the heat slightly to maintain a simmer.
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Add vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
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Top the casserole: Pour the praline topping over the sweet potatoes in the casserole dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
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Bake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the topping is slightly crusty and set.
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Serve: Once done, remove the casserole from the oven and serve immediately.
Enjoy this delightful Southern Praline Sweet Potato Casserole as a perfect side dish for your winter gatherings, Christmas dinners, or Thanksgiving feasts! ๐
