Roasted Sweet-Potato Casserole with Praline Streusel

Name: Roasted Sweet-Potato Casserole with Praline Streusel
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 5 lb. sweet potatoes; 1/2 c. orange juice (about 1 1/2 oranges); 1 1/2 tsp. orange zest; 1/2 c. granulated sugar; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; 10 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted; plus more for dish; 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 2 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract; Kosher salt; 2 c. chopped pecans (about 8 ounces); 1 c. light-brown sugar

This sweet potato recipe can be made ahead and then reheated before serving.

By Cheryl SlocumPublished: Jun 25, 2007

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roasted sweet potato casserole with praline streusel

Anna Williams

Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 15 mins

Cal/Serv:

663

This one is for team praline-topping. Orange juice adds a pleasantly bright sweetness and the roasting gives it a rich caramelized flavor.

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Ingredients

5 lb. sweet potatoes
1/2 cup orange juice (about 1 1/2 oranges)
1 1/2 tsp. orange zest
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
10 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted; plus more for dish
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Kosher salt
2 cups chopped pecans (about 8 ounces)
1 cup light-brown sugar

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 350°F. Using a fork, prick sweet-potatoes all over, then roast on a baking pan until soft, about 1 hour. Let cool, then peel and discard skins. Place sweet potato flesh in a large bowl and mash until smooth. Add orange juice and zest. Stir in granulated sugar, eggs, 2 tablespoons butter, baking powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, and 1 teaspoon salt until combined. Transfer sweet-potato mixture to a buttered 3-quart casserole dish. (At this point, the casserole can be covered and refrigerated overnight.)
2. Step 2In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine pecans, brown sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and remaining butter and vanilla and bring to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes more, then pour over sweet-potato mixture. Bake until bubbly, 40 to 45 minutes.

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