Wonderful Sweet Potatoes With Pecan Praline Topping Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible sweetness of these incredible sweet potatoes, topped with a crunchy pecan praline! This family Thanksgiving favorite boasts a rich, creamy sweet potato base perfectly complemented by a buttery, nutty topping. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser (definitely not diet-friendly, but oh-so-worth it!). Get ready for the best sweet potatoes you'll ever taste!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 381 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 4.2 (9 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Wonderful Sweet Potatoes With Pecan Praline Topping

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How to Make Wonderful Sweet Potatoes With Pecan Praline Topping

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mash 3 lbs sweet potatoes until smooth. Add 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice. Mix well to combine.
  3. Pour the sweet potato mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter, 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar, and 1 cup pecan halves. Mix until crumbly.
  5. Sprinkle the pecan crumble evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the sweet potatoes are heated through.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

146g

Fat

44g

Carbs

16g