Grandma Louise's Sweet Potato Casserole With Praline Topping Recipe

This Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter, elevate your holiday feast with Grandma Louise's legendary sweet potato casserole! This recipe, passed down through generations, boasts a creamy, spiced sweet potato filling topped with a crunchy, irresistible praline topping. Prepare to be amazed by the best sweet potato casserole you'll ever taste – guaranteed to be a family favorite for years to come. Easily reheatable for potlucks and gatherings.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 538.5 kcal
Protein 12g
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Ingredients for Grandma Louise's Sweet Potato Casserole With Praline Topping

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How to Make Grandma Louise's Sweet Potato Casserole With Praline Topping

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a shallow 2-quart baking dish.
  3. In a large bowl, beat 2 large eggs.
  4. Add 4 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes (or yams) to the eggs and stir until well combined.
  5. Stir in 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
  6. Mix until thoroughly combined.
  7. Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  8. For the topping: In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, and 1/2 cup chopped pecans.
  9. Cut in 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter using your fingers or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  10. Sprinkle the praline topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
  11. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and bubbly. If the topping browns too quickly, loosely cover the casserole with aluminum foil.
  12. Garnish with extra pecan halves before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

149g

Fat

61g

Carbs

23g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Grandma Louise's Sweet Potato Casserole With Praline Topping?

Grandma Louise's Sweet Potato Casserole With Praline Topping takes about 110 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 90 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Grandma Louise's Sweet Potato Casserole With Praline Topping?

Grandma Louise's Sweet Potato Casserole With Praline Topping has approximately 538.5 calories per serving, with about 12 g protein, 23 g carbohydrates and 41 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Grandma Louise's Sweet Potato Casserole With Praline Topping?

The key ingredients for Grandma Louise's Sweet Potato Casserole With Praline Topping are Eggs, Fresh Sweet Potatoes, Granulated Sugar, Butter, Heavy Cream, Vanilla. See the full list with measurements above.

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