PRALINE TOPPED SWEET POTATOES

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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.

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories     Side Casseroles

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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