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Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe Easy Homemade Praline Topping Guide

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A comforting and impressive sweet potato casserole with a creamy base and a golden, crunchy homemade praline topping. Perfect for holidays or cozy family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large sweet potatoes (about 3 pounds), peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 cup (120g) chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) light corn syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Peel and dice 4 large sweet potatoes into roughly 1-inch cubes. Place them in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender.
  3. Drain the sweet potatoes well and transfer to a mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, whip the potatoes until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes on medium speed.
  4. Add 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 large egg to the mashed sweet potatoes. Blend until well combined and fluffy.
  5. Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and smooth the top.
  6. In a small bowl, mix 1 cup chopped pecans, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup light corn syrup, and 1/4 cup softened butter until sticky and well combined.
  7. Evenly sprinkle the praline topping over the sweet potato layer, pressing down gently to create a compact crust.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the topping is bubbly and golden brown.
  9. Let the casserole rest for about 10 minutes before serving to set the topping.

Notes

If praline topping browns too fast, tent with foil halfway through baking. Add a tablespoon of milk if sweet potatoes seem dry before mixing. For vegan version, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan margarine, egg with flax egg, and milk with plant-based milk. Adding a pinch of sea salt on top before baking enhances flavor. Fresh orange zest can be added for a citrus twist.

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