Southern Praline Sweet Potato Casserole
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of the South with this Southern Praline Sweet Potato Casserole, a perfect blend of creamy sweet potatoes and a buttery pecan topping. This holiday-ready side dish strikes the ideal balance of sweetness, featuring flavorful components like brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Topped with a crunchy praline layer of chopped pecans, flour, and a hint of light corn syrup, this casserole delivers a delightful contrast in textures. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients, it’s an easy yet show-stopping addition to Thanksgiving dinners, Christmas feasts, or any special gathering. Serve it warm for a sweet and savory experience that will have everyone asking for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened, divided)
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup (light)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Peel and cube the sweet potatoes. Boil them in a large pot of water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Mash the sweet potatoes until smooth, then add 0.25 cup of softened butter, granulated sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and kosher salt. Mix until well combined.
Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and smooth out the top with a spatula.
In a medium mixing bowl, prepare the praline topping by combining brown sugar, 0.25 cup of softened butter, all-purpose flour, chopped pecans, corn syrup, and cinnamon. Stir until the mixture forms a crumbly texture.
Sprinkle the praline mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes in the baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the topping is bubbling and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3850 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 231.6 g | 297% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.9 g | 384% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 641 mg | 214% | |
| Sodium | 890 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 421.3 g | 153% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.8 g | 146% | |
| Total Sugars | 242.1 g | ||
| Protein | 48.2 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.6 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 589 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 1145 mg | 24% | |
*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.
