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Praline Topped Sweet Potato Casserole made on Darlene's Table

Praline Topped Sweet Potato Casserole

Darlene's Table
Our family's favorite Sweet Potatoe Side Dish for Thanksgiving
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

Filling:

  • 5 Cups Cooked Mashed Sweet Potatoes (NOTE: Bake sweet potatoes the day before and measure out 5 cups and refrigerate until ready to use)
  • 1 Stick Butter, Melted
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 2 Eggs, Beaten

Topping:

  • 1 Cup Chopped Pecans
  • 1 Cup Coconut
  • 1 Stick Melted Butter
  • 1/3 Cup Flour
  • 3/4 Cup Packed Light Brown Sugar

Instructions
 

  • Mix the sweet potatoes, cinnamon, 1 stick of melted butter, and 2 beaten eggs together.  Place in buttered 8 x 8 casserole dish.
  • Mix 1 cup chopped pecans, 1 cup coconut, 1 stick melted butter, 1/3 cup flour, and ¾ cup packed brown sugar. Place on top of potatoes and bake at 350 degrees for about 35 minutes.

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Notes

* Above cook time excludes baking the sweet potatoes
 
This recipe was shared with me from a friend 25 years ago.  I've made a few revisions since then.  I have made this many times over the years and it works every time.
 
Darlene