sweet potato souffle - dee dee's
Praline topping and seasoned with just a hint of nutmeg and cinnamon gives this dish the upper hand on the traditional candied yams. This is one of our favorite holiday recipes. I don't think I could go through Thanksgiving and Christmas without it! Hope you enjoy as much as we do. Photos are mine.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
1 Hr
method
Bake
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 5 large sweet potatoes or yams (or two 1-lb cans of sweet potatoes, drained)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or evaporated milk
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, ground (optional)
- PRALINE TOPPING
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup self rising flour
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- - cinnamon, a sprinkle or 2 (optional)
How To Make sweet potato souffle - dee dee's
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Step 1FOR SOUFFLE: Bake sweet potatoes if using fresh. Once tender, peel and mash. Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly. Pour into a greased 8x11 inch-baking dish. -
Step 2FOR PRALINE TOPPING: Combine topping ingredients. Dab over casserole.
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Step 3Bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour.
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Step 4HOW TO BAKE SWEET POTATOES: Heat oven to 400° F. Pierce each sweet potato several times with the tines of a fork. Place the sweet potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil. Bake until tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
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Category:
Potatoes
Category:
Side Casseroles
Keyword:
#Holiday Favoite
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
Ingredient:
Potatoes
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