Joyce's Sweet Potato Casserole with Praline Topping
Serves 12
5 pounds of sweet potatoes, cooked and peeled
3 eggs
2/3 c brown sugar
2/3 c melted butter
1/3 c cream
1 t vanilla
1 t nutmeg
1 t cinnamon
Praline topping:
1 c brown sugar
1/3 c flour
1 c chopped pecans
1/3 c butter, but into small pieces
Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease a shallow 2-quart casserole. mash the cooked sweet potatoes. You should have about 6 cups.
Beat in eggs, brown sugar, melted butter, cream, vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Pour into the baking dish.
To make the praline topping, combine the brown sugar, flour, and chopped pecans in a bowl. Work in the butter until crumbly. Sprinkle on top of the sweet potatoes. Bake for about 50-60 minutes or until browned and bubbly.
Tags: casserole, sweet potato