Praline Yams

Transform your holiday table with the irresistible sweetness of Praline Yams, a crowd-pleasing side dish that perfectly balances creamy mashed yams with a buttery, pecan-studded praline topping. Tender yams are mashed with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, a splash of vanilla, and a touch of rich heavy cream for a luscious base. Topped with a crumbly mixture of brown sugar, flour, and crunchy pecans, this dish bakes to golden perfection, resulting in a decadent, caramelized finish. Whether served at Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special gathering, Praline Yams are guaranteed to delight guests with their comforting texture and nutty sweetness. Ready in just over an hour, this recipe combines simple ingredients and straightforward steps to deliver ultimate flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 large yams (sweet potatoes)
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
• 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 1 cup pecans
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup brown sugar (for topping)
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter (for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Wash and peel the yams, then cut them into 1-inch cubes.

Step 3

Place the yam cubes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the yams are fork-tender.

Step 4

Drain the yams and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.

Step 5

Add 4 tbsp of butter, 0.5 cup of brown sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the yams. Mash everything together until smooth and well combined.

Step 6

Spoon the mashed yam mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 7

In a separate bowl, prepare the praline topping by combining the pecans, flour, 0.5 cup brown sugar, and 4 tbsp butter. Mix with a fork until the mixture is crumbly.

Step 8

Sprinkle the praline topping evenly over the mashed yams.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and bubbling.

Step 10

Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1221.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3174.1

Total Fat 187.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 75.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 21.6g
Cholesterol 308mg	0%
Sodium 1055.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 373.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.8g	0%
Total Sugars 223.2g
Protein 24.3g	0%

Vitamin D 28IU	0%
Calcium 468.4mg	0%
Iron 9.6mg	0%
Potassium 3146.9mg	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: 51.4%

Protein: 3.0%

Carbs: 45.6%