Southern Sweet Potato Praline Bake

Experience the delightful flavors of our Southern Sweet Potato Praline Bake, a vegetarian masterpiece that combines creamy sweet potatoes with a crunchy pecan praline topping. This dish is perfect for holiday gatherings or special occasions, offering a sweet, nutty flavor profile that will please any palate. With potential allergens including dairy, eggs, nuts, and gluten, this Southern cuisine favorite is a must-try for those seeking comfort food with a twist.

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Recipe Collection: Dessert

Serving Size: 12

Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Overview

This Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole is a Southern twist on the classic sweet potato dish. It features a creamy sweet potato base topped with a crunchy pecan praline topping, making it a delightful addition to any meal. Perfect for holidays or any special occasion, this casserole is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Eggs, Nuts, Gluten

Cuisine

Southern

Ingredients

• 2 - 29 Ounces (oz) cans sweet potatoes, drained and mashed
• 1 - Cup white sugar
• 0.5 - Cup butter, melted
• 0.5 - Cup milk
• 2 - Whole eggs
• 1 - Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 1 - Teaspoon (tsp) vanilla extract
• 0.5 - Teaspoon (tsp) cinnamon, ground

For the Topping:

• 1 - Cup brown sugar
• 1 - Cup pecans, chopped
• 0.33 - Cup butter, melted
• 1 - Cup all-purpose flour

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9-inch casserole dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, white sugar, 0.5 cups melted butter, milk, eggs, salt, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Mix until smooth and well combined. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar, chopped pecans, and 0.33 cups melted butter. Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing with your hands until the mixture is crumbly and evenly coated.
4. Sprinkle the pecan mixture evenly over the sweet potato mixture in the casserole dish.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until the casserole is cooked through and the praline topping is lightly browned.
6. Allow the casserole to cool slightly for at least 25 minutes before serving.

Recipe Tip: For a smoother sweet potato mixture, use a hand mixer. For a more rustic texture with chunks of sweet potatoes, use a wooden spoon. Enjoy this dish warm or at room temperature!