Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Sweet Potato Praline Puff

Yummy recipe from the adult Christmas dinner.  Note:  pecans were left out for the dinner - so a little more cornflakes were added to adjust the topping.

2 sweet potatoes
1/2 cup milk
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/3 cup butter
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Cook sweet potatoes.  Cut potatoes into medium chunks.  Boil till soft.  Drain and cool slightly.  Remove skins, mash or blend till smooth.  Add  butter when sweet potatoes are warm.  Add milk, sugar, eggs, and spices.  Blend till smooth. Oil 9x13 pan.  Pour into pan.

Topping:
Mix together the following then top sweet potatoes with the mixture:
1/2 cup pecans
1/3 cup melted butter
3/4 cup crushed cornflakes
1/2 cup brown sugar

Bake at 350 F for 30 minutes.