Sweet Potato Casserole

In honor of Thanksgiving, I wanted to share the dish I most look forward to – my mom’s Praline Sweet Potato Casserole.   It basically is a dessert, disguised as a side dish, and isn’t that what holiday eating is all about!?

Potato Mixture:

• 4 cups of mashed sweet potatoes (I actually use yams)
• 3 Tablespoons melted butter
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup of light cream or orange juice
• 2 teaspoons of brandy extract
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice

Praline Topping:

• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1e teaspoon cinnamon

1. Combine all potato mixture ingredients.
2. Spread in a 2 quart baking dish.
3. Combine all praline topping ingredients in a separate bowl.
4. Spread praline topping over potato.
5. Bake at 350* for 30 minutes.

 

 

So if you are looking for a dish to bring to your thanksgiving festivities, look no further – THIS IS IT.