SWEET POTATOES WITH PRALINES

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Make and share this Sweet Potatoes With Pralines recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ScottMona

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 yams
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup light brown sugar
1/3 cup melted butter
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Peel and boil sweet potatoes in a covered saucepan until tender - about 20 minutes Drain and mash. Mix in the softened butter, sugar, vanilla, and milk. Pour into a baking dish or casserole.
  • Bring cream to simmer in a small saucepan. Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Cook over medium heat to soft ball stage - 235°F Remove from heat and beat in butter and pecans. Pour over sweet potato mixture.
  • All of the above may be done up to 2 days in advance and stored in the fridge. Then just heat in the oven until bubbling hot and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 925, Fat 48.5, SaturatedFat 22.8, Cholesterol 167.3, Sodium 251.7, Carbohydrate 119, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 54.2, Protein 8.3

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