praline topped sweet potatoes
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
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Step 1PREHEAT 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.
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Step 2In 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.
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Step 3PRALINE 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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