Sweet Potato Casserole With Pecan Praline Topping

Ingredients

Casserole Ingredients

3 pounds medium sweet potatoes

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 large eggs

4 ounces evaporated milk

1/4 cup butter, softened

Topping Ingredients

1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

1/3 cup butter, melted

3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Preparation

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Servings: 8 to 10

Heat oven to 350 F. Grease a 1.5-quart baking dish.

Peel and slice the potatoes, place in a medium saucepan and cover them with water. Cook over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until fork-tender.

Drain the potatoes and pour them into a large mixing bowl. Mash well with a potato masher or hand mixer. Add sugar, vanilla, eggs, evaporated milk and butter. Mix very well. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.

In a medium bowl, combine topping ingredients. Spoon mixture over the potatoes. Bake 30 to 40 minutes.