Wonderful Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Praline Topping

Elevate your holiday or weeknight meal with these *Wonderful Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Praline Topping*, a decadent twist on traditional sweet potato casserole. Creamy, buttery mashed sweet potatoes are perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, then crowned with a golden, nutty pecan praline topping that's irresistibly crunchy and caramelized. This easy-to-make side dish combines rich flavors of brown sugar, vanilla, and toasted pecans for a sweet and savory harmony that’s sure to impress. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special occasion, this crowd-pleasing recipe bakes in under an hour and serves as a comforting, warm addition to your table. Whether you're entertaining guests or treating yourself, this dish is the ultimate in holiday indulgence!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 medium sweet potatoes
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1.5 cups brown sugar
• 0.25 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

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 over medium-high heat. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.

Step 3

Drain the sweet potatoes and mash them in a large mixing bowl. Add 4 tablespoons of melted butter, 0.5 cup of brown sugar, the heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 0.25 teaspoon of salt. Mix until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading them out evenly.

Step 5

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, prepare the praline topping by combining the chopped pecans, remaining 1 cup of brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and 0.25 teaspoon of salt. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.

Step 6

Sprinkle the praline topping evenly over the sweet potato base.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and bubbly.

Step 8

Allow the dish to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Wonderful Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Praline Topping!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1064.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3111.3

Total Fat 173.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 246mg	0%
Sodium 1561.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 383.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.9g	0%
Total Sugars 239.2g
Protein 26.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 471.4mg	0%
Iron 10.9mg	0%
Potassium 859.5mg	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: 48.7%

Protein: 3.4%

Carbs: 48.0%