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

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Ingredients for Wonderful Sweet Potatoes With Pecan Praline Topping

3 lbs sweet potatoes
1 cup (2 sticks) melted butter
2 large eggs
Sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup pecan halves

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How to Make Wonderful Sweet Potatoes With Pecan Praline Topping

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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.
Pour the sweet potato mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
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.
Sprinkle the pecan crumble evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Wonderful Sweet Potatoes With Pecan Praline Topping?

Wonderful Sweet Potatoes With Pecan Praline Topping takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Wonderful Sweet Potatoes With Pecan Praline Topping?

Wonderful Sweet Potatoes With Pecan Praline Topping has approximately 381 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates and 31 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Wonderful Sweet Potatoes With Pecan Praline Topping?

The key ingredients for Wonderful Sweet Potatoes With Pecan Praline Topping are Sweet Potatoes, Butter, Eggs, Sugar, Vanilla, Pumpkin Pie Spice. See the full list with measurements above.