Best 8 Praline Sweet Potato Bake Recipes

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Prali-WHAT?! Praline sweet potato bake is a New Orleans classic, combining sweet potatoes, pecans, and a buttery pecan praline topping. This dish is a staple at holiday gatherings and will be requested again and again at your dinner table. And it is easier than you think! With just a few simple steps, you can have a delicious and impressive side dish that's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SOUTHERN PRALINE SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Southern Praline Sweet Potato Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 2h10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 large sweet potatoes (about 5 1/2 pounds)
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Pierce potatoes several times with a fork or icepick and place on a baking pan; bake in preheated oven 1 1/4-1 1/2 hours or until potatoes are tender; set aside until cool.
  • In a small pan, heat milk and butter until hot but not boiling; keep warm.
  • Cut the potatoes in half and scoop out the insides into a mixing bowl and discard the skins.
  • Mash the potatoes with whatever method you prefer (masher, ricer, food mill, etc).
  • Stir milk into potatoes; add eggs and continue to blend until well combined; stir in brown sugar.
  • Butter a 9 X 13 inch casserole or baking dish and spread mixture into pan; set aside while making topping.
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat; stir in the brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cream.
  • and pecans.
  • Heat to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick, 5-7 minutes (if mixture starts to boil, reduce heat slightly to maintain a simmer).
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  • Pour topping over potatoes in dish, spreading with spatula.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until slightly crusty and set.
  • Serve immediately.

PRALINE SWEET POTATO BAKE



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I often serve this dish for Thanksgiving. It isn't overly sweet, and it's always popular with family and friends. I never serve it without someone wanting the recipe.-Kevin Bruckerhoff, Columbia, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups cold mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds)
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat the sweet potatoes, milk, brown sugar, butter, egg, vanilla and salt until fluffy. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. , Combine topping ingredients until blended; sprinkle over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts :

SWEET POTATO PRALINE SOUFFLE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 pounds sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon cane syrup
1/3 cup non-fat sweetened condensed milk
2 sticks butter, softened
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 orange, juiced
1 lemon, zested
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon sugar
Pinch ground nutmeg
1 cup raisins
2 cups pecans, chopped
8 ounces (about 6) large pralines, broken
Italian Meringue, recipe above

Steps:

  • Bake sweet potatoes in a preheated 350 degree oven for 1 hour until fork tender. Remove peels. In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine potatoes, cane syrup, condensed milk, butter and brown sugar. Add the orange juice, lemon zest and juice. Blend thoroughly with the paddle attachment until smooth. Sprinkle in the cinnamon sugar, nutmeg, raisins and pecans. Finally, remove the bowl from the mixer and add the pralines; fold gently through the mixture.
  • Transfer mixture to a 2 1/2 quart flameproof baking dish. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 20 minutes. Top with meringue. Return to oven and broil 7 minutes until the meringue is golden brown.

PRALINE SWEET POTATOES



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The best sweet potatoes you will ever eat!

Provided by MKENNON

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
4 eggs, beaten
½ pint heavy cream
¼ pound butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Butter one 2 quart casserole dish. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, sugar, vanilla extract, eggs and cream. Blend well, and spread evenly in casserole dish.
  • Prepare the topping by combining the butter, brown sugar, flour and pecans. Mix until crumbly, and sprinkle over sweet potato mixture.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.5 calories, Carbohydrate 52.5 g, Cholesterol 109.5 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 154.5 mg, Sugar 31.6 g

REBA MCENTIRE'S PRALINE SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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My sister has been making these for several years now for Thanksgiving & Christmas. She found the recipe on the internet. If you're not a big fan of sweet potatoes this will change your mind. They are wonderful

Provided by True Texas

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

40 ounces canned sweet potatoes, drained
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup margarine, melted
2 eggs
1/4 cup margarine, melted
3 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Mash potatoes, add salt, vanilla extract, cinnamon, sugar, melted margarine and eggs.
  • Put into a greased casserole. Mix topping ingredients and sprinkle over top of potato mixture.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.

SLOW-COOKER PRALINE SWEET POTATOES



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I had a house full of relatives and was short on cooking space. I used the basic idea of the traditional sweet potato casserole and adapted it for the slow cooker. It's been a huge hit ever since! -Joanna Stanforth, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 4h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups mashed sweet potatoes
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cold butter

Steps:

  • In a greased 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low for 3 hours. Combine brown sugar, pecans and flour; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over sweet potatoes. Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer reads 160°, 1-2 hours longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 580mg sodium, Carbohydrate 87g carbohydrate (62g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

PRALINE SWEET POTATOES



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Sweet potato casserole gets even sweeter with praline-style topping! Add orange zest and ginger for an amazing citrusy, smooth and crunchy side.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Regional & Cultural Recipes

Time 1h

Yield Makes 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lb. sweet potatoes (about 7), cooked, peeled
1/2 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1/2 cup packed brown sugar, divided
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. orange zest
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine, softened
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Mash potatoes in large bowl. Add dressing, 1/4 cup sugar, ginger and zest; mix well.
  • Spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole. Combine nuts, remaining sugar, butter and cinnamon; sprinkle over potato mixture.
  • Bake 30 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

SWEET POTATO PRALINE CAKE



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Add sweet potatoes and pecans to Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix for a simple yet delicious dessert for any occasion.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes
1 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup coarsely chopped praline pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, 3/4 cup milk, the oil, eggs and sweet potatoes with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Stir in 1 cup chopped pecans. Pour batter into pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour.
  • In medium bowl, beat butter with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 tablespoon milk and the vanilla. Frost cake. Sprinkle with praline pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 65 g, Fat 5, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg

Tips:

  • Use a good quality sweet potato. Look for one that is firm and has no blemishes.
  • Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Toss to coat.
  • Pour the sweet potato mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
  • While the sweet potatoes are baking, make the praline topping. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and pecans. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened.
  • Pour the praline topping over the baked sweet potatoes and return to the oven for 10 minutes, or until the topping is bubbly and golden brown.
  • Serve immediately.

Conclusion:

This praline sweet potato bake is a delicious and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet potatoes are tender and flavorful, and the praline topping is rich and decadent. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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