Southern Pecan Praline Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 0.25 cup Whole milk
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 count Large eggs, beaten
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Light brown sugar, packed
• 0.33 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Chopped pecans
• 0.33 cup Butter, softened (for topping)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

2. 2

   Boil the cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot of water until tender, about 15-20 minutes, then drain well.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, mash the sweet potatoes until smooth, then stir in the melted butter, milk, sugar, vanilla, eggs, and salt.

4. 4

   Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.

5. 5

   In a separate medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, and chopped pecans.

6. 6

   Cut the softened butter into the pecan mixture using a fork or pastry cutter until it resembles coarse crumbs.

7. 7

   Sprinkle the praline topping evenly over the sweet potato base.

8. 8

   Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.