Sweet Potato Praline Swirl Recipe

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Tired of the same old marshmallows on your sweet potatoes? Set this rich, tasty side dish beside the turkey this year and introduce your family to a new favorite. —Amanda Dalvine, Orange Park, Florida

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Sweet Potato Praline Swirl Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 eggs
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup chopped pecans
PRALINE SAUCE:
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 teaspoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender.
Drain potatoes and place in a large bowl; mash until smooth. Beat in the cream, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and ginger; fold in pecans.
Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Combine sauce ingredients; spoon over potato mixture. Cut through with a knife to swirl the sauce.
Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 30-40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 2/3 cup equals 340 calories, 19 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 105 mg cholesterol, 68 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Sweet Potato Praline Swirl in Simple & Delicious October/November 2010, p49