Wonderful Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Praline Topping
Elevate your holiday or weeknight meal with these *Wonderful Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Praline Topping*, a decadent twist on traditional sweet potato casserole. Creamy, buttery mashed sweet potatoes are perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, then crowned with a golden, nutty pecan praline topping that's irresistibly crunchy and caramelized. This easy-to-make side dish combines rich flavors of brown sugar, vanilla, and toasted pecans for a sweet and savory harmony that’s sure to impress. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special occasion, this crowd-pleasing recipe bakes in under an hour and serves as a comforting, warm addition to your table. Whether you're entertaining guests or treating yourself, this dish is the ultimate in holiday indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups brown sugar
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into large chunks. Place them in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
Drain the sweet potatoes and mash them in a large mixing bowl. Add 4 tablespoons of melted butter, 0.5 cup of brown sugar, the heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 0.25 teaspoon of salt. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading them out evenly.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, prepare the praline topping by combining the chopped pecans, remaining 1 cup of brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and 0.25 teaspoon of salt. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
Sprinkle the praline topping evenly over the sweet potato base.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and bubbly.
Allow the dish to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Wonderful Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Praline Topping!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
605 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.7 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 41 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 229 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.8 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 64.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 108 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 255 mg | 5% | |
*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.
