Grandma Louise's Sweet Potato Casserole with Praline Topping

Elevate your holiday table with Grandma Louise’s Sweet Potato Casserole with Praline Topping—a timeless blend of comfort and indulgence. This beloved family recipe starts with creamy, buttery mashed sweet potatoes, perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, then topped with an irresistible praline layer made from crunchy pecans, brown sugar, and a touch of melted butter. The casserole is baked to golden perfection, creating a delightful contrast of velvety sweetness and caramelized crunch in every bite. Ready in just over an hour, this crowd-pleasing side dish is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any gathering where you want to impress. Pair it with roasted turkey, ham, or enjoy it as a standalone treat—you’ll savor the warm, nostalgic flavors with every serving!

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 large sweet potatoes
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup milk
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.

Step 2

Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into large chunks. Place them in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash the sweet potatoes until smooth.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Mix until well blended and smooth.

Step 4

Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, prepare the praline topping by mixing together the flour, light brown sugar, chopped pecans, and melted butter until the mixture resembles a crumbly texture.

Step 6

Sprinkle the praline topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture in the casserole dish.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the sweet potato filling is heated through.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(716.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2817.3

Total Fat 187.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 70.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 632.8mg	0%
Sodium 227.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 269.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.1g	0%
Total Sugars 208.5g
Protein 34.4g	0%

Vitamin D 135.7IU	0%
Calcium 432.6mg	0%
Iron 8.3mg	0%
Potassium 1037.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.1%

Protein: 4.7%

Carbs: 37.1%