praline topped sweet potatoes

Sauk Village, IL
Updated on Feb 2, 2012

This is another family favorite recipe neighbor and family approved over and over again. The crunchy nutty flavor from the nuts just add a new deminsion to the recipe. There are many variations of this recipe but this is mine. I hope you like them too.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 8-10 Hearty appetites

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds medium sweet potatoes, peeled,boiled, & mashed
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 stick butter, melted
  • `1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2-2 cups sugar
  • 1/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs, separated
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg, or to taste
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, or to taste
  • PRALINE TOPPING
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 stick butter, softened
  • 1 cup chopped nuts

How To Make praline topped sweet potatoes

  • Step 1
    PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES F. In a large bowl combine sweet potatoes, milk 1 stick melted butter, sugar, slightly beaten egg yolks, and extracts. Beat until well mixed.
  • Step 2
    In a separate bowl beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into sweet potato mixture. Pour into a greased 3 quart casserole dish, or 9 X 13X2 inch dish. Top with praline topping and bake.
  • Step 3
    PRALINE TOPPING: Blend brown sugar, flour, softened butter, and chopped nuts together until crumbly. Sprinkle mixture over top of potato mixture, and bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until topping is bubbly and golden brown.

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Keyword: #nutty
Keyword: #tasty
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Potatoes

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