Southern Praline Sweet Potato Bake
This delightful Southern Praline Sweet Potato Bake transforms traditional sweet potatoes into a glorious, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts. With a rich, creamy filling flavored with vanilla and cinnamon, this casserole is topped with a crunchy praline topping featuring brown sugar and pecans. It's not just a side dish; it's a festive centerpiece that even those who aren't keen on sweet potatoes will fall in love with. Serve it warm and watch it disappear from the table!
N/A
Servings
N/A
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
canned sweet potatoes
40 ounces (drained)
salt
1/4 teaspoon
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon
cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon
granulated sugar
1/3 cup
margarine
1/2 cup (melted)
eggs
2
flour
3 tablespoons
brown sugar
3/4 cup
pecans
1/4 cup (chopped)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
2
In a large bowl, mash the drained sweet potatoes until smooth. Stir in the salt, vanilla extract, cinnamon, granulated sugar, melted margarine, and eggs until well combined.
3
Pour the sweet potato mixture into the greased casserole dish, spreading it evenly.
4
In a separate bowl, mix the topping ingredients: combine the brown sugar, melted margarine, flour, and chopped pecans until crumbly. Sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture.
5
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the sweet potato filling is heated through.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Praline Sweet Potato Bake?
It is a festive Southern side dish featuring a creamy sweet potato base flavored with vanilla and cinnamon, finished with a crunchy pecan and brown sugar topping.
What are the main ingredients for this casserole?
The main ingredients include canned sweet potatoes, salt, vanilla extract, cinnamon, granulated sugar, margarine, eggs, flour, brown sugar, and pecans.
Is this recipe suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, this recipe is tagged as vegetarian-friendly.
How many eggs are required for the recipe?
The recipe calls for 2 eggs to be stirred into the sweet potato mixture.
Can I use fresh sweet potatoes instead of canned?
Yes, you can substitute fresh sweet potatoes as long as they are cooked, drained, and mashed to equal the 40-ounce requirement.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
How long does the sweet potato bake need to cook?
It should be baked for 30 minutes or until the topping is golden and the filling is heated through.
What size baking dish is recommended?
A 9x13 inch casserole dish should be used.
What is in the praline topping?
The topping consists of brown sugar, melted margarine, flour, and chopped pecans mixed until crumbly.
Can I substitute butter for margarine?
Yes, melted butter can be used as a substitute for margarine in both the filling and the topping.
Does the filling contain cinnamon?
Yes, the filling is flavored with 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.
How much vanilla extract is used?
The recipe requires 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Is this a side dish or a dessert?
While it is sweet, it is traditionally served as a side dish for holiday meals.
Is this dish good for Thanksgiving?
Yes, it is specifically described as a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts.
How should I prepare the canned sweet potatoes?
The canned sweet potatoes should be drained and mashed in a large bowl until smooth.
How many pecans are needed?
The recipe calls for 1/4 cup of chopped pecans for the topping.
Can I omit the pecans if I have a nut allergy?
Yes, the pecans can be omitted, though the topping will lose its characteristic crunch.
What kind of sugar is used in the sweet potato filling?
1/3 cup of granulated sugar is used in the filling.
What kind of sugar is used in the topping?
3/4 cup of brown sugar is used for the praline topping.
How much flour is in the topping?
The topping uses 3 tablespoons of flour.
What is the texture of the topping?
The topping should be crumbly before baking and golden and crunchy after baking.
Is this dish considered Southern cuisine?
Yes, it is a traditional Southern-style recipe.
What is the texture of the sweet potato filling?
The filling is rich and creamy.
How do I combine the ingredients for the base?
Mash the potatoes and stir in salt, vanilla, cinnamon, sugar, margarine, and eggs until well combined.
Do I need to grease the baking dish?
Yes, you should grease the 9x13 inch casserole dish before adding the mixture.
How do I know when the bake is finished?
It is done when the topping is golden and the sweet potato filling is thoroughly heated.
Can I make this dish ahead of time?
Yes, you can assemble the base and topping separately in advance and bake when ready.
How much salt is in the recipe?
The recipe includes 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
How much margarine is used in total?
The recipe uses 1/2 cup of melted margarine in the filling and an unspecified additional amount (usually melted) for the topping mixture.
Is there nutritional information available for this recipe?
Detailed nutritional values like calories and fat are not specified in the current recipe data.