Southern Praline Sweet Potato Casserole

Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of the South with this Southern Praline Sweet Potato Casserole, a perfect blend of creamy sweet potatoes and a buttery pecan topping. This holiday-ready side dish strikes the ideal balance of sweetness, featuring flavorful components like brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Topped with a crunchy praline layer of chopped pecans, flour, and a hint of light corn syrup, this casserole delivers a delightful contrast in textures. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients, it’s an easy yet show-stopping addition to Thanksgiving dinners, Christmas feasts, or any special gathering. Serve it warm for a sweet and savory experience that will have everyone asking for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 large sweet potatoes
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened, divided)
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons corn syrup (light)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Peel and cube the sweet potatoes. Boil them in a large pot of water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Mash the sweet potatoes until smooth, then add 0.25 cup of softened butter, granulated sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and kosher salt. Mix until well combined.

Step 4

Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and smooth out the top with a spatula.

Step 5

In a medium mixing bowl, prepare the praline topping by combining brown sugar, 0.25 cup of softened butter, all-purpose flour, chopped pecans, corn syrup, and cinnamon. Stir until the mixture forms a crumbly texture.

Step 6

Sprinkle the praline mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes in the baking dish.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the topping is bubbling and golden brown.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1452.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3850.2

Total Fat 231.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 76.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 641.1mg	0%
Sodium 890.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 421.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.8g	0%
Total Sugars 242.1g
Protein 48.2g	0%

Vitamin D 185.4IU	0%
Calcium 589.3mg	0%
Iron 14.4mg	0%
Potassium 1144.6mg	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: 52.6%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 42.5%