Praline Sweet Potato Casserole
Transform your holiday table with this irresistible Praline Sweet Potato Casserole, a decadent side dish that combines creamy, spiced sweet potatoes with a buttery, crunchy pecan topping. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any special occasion, this comforting casserole is made with simple ingredients like cinnamon, brown sugar, and vanilla, creating a warm, cozy flavor that your guests will adore. The praline topping, made with chopped pecans and a hint of brown sugar, bakes to golden perfection, adding a delightful crunch to every bite. Ready in just over an hour, this easy recipe serves eight and pairs beautifully with roasted turkey or holiday ham. Indulge in this crowd-pleasing classic that’s destined to be a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, softened (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish and set it aside.
Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into large chunks. Place them in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender. Drain the water and transfer the cooked sweet potatoes to a large mixing bowl.
Using a potato masher or electric mixer, mash the sweet potatoes until smooth.
Add 6 tablespoons of melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, salt, and beaten eggs to the mashed sweet potatoes. Mix until well combined.
Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared casserole dish and smooth out the surface with a spatula.
In a medium mixing bowl, prepare the praline topping by combining chopped pecans, all-purpose flour, brown sugar (for topping), and softened butter (for topping). Using a fork or your fingers, mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Evenly sprinkle the praline topping over the sweet potato mixture in the casserole dish.
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3865 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 209.8 g | 269% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.7 g | 428% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 693 mg | 231% | |
| Sodium | 1775 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 481.9 g | 175% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.9 g | 128% | |
| Total Sugars | 307.0 g | ||
| Protein | 44.3 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.6 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 590 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 997 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
