SWEET POTATO PRALINE CASSEROLE

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We've made this every Thanksgiving for years! It is rich and sweet -- even the kids love it. And you can prep most of it the day before.

Provided by Carol Matthias

Categories     Side Casseroles

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 c all purpose flour
2/3 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/3 c pecans, in pieces
1/4 c butter, softened
1/2 tsp cinnamon, ground
2 1/2 lb sweet potatoes
1/2 c sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 c half and half

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. Lightly butter a 2 quart casserole dish.
  • 3. Place first 5 ingredients in a zip top baggie. Use your fingers to mash butter into the other ingredients until uniform. Set aside (can refrigerate day before making casserole).
  • 4. Peel and halve the potatoes. Place in pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to a simmer for 30 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork. Drain and mash (can refrigerate day before making casserole).
  • 5. Stir in 1 cup of sugar/butter topping mix, sugar, vanilla, egg and half and half. Spoon into the buttered casserole dish; top with remaining topping.
  • 6. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Cover with foil if topping starts to brown too much.

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