Indulge in the creamy and irresistible Sweet Potato Soufflé. Made with mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, and spices, this dish is the perfect combination of sweet and savory. Topped with a crunchy pecan praline topping, every bite is a heavenly delight. Serve it as a side dish during Thanksgiving or any special occasion. This recipe is sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together the chopped pecans, flour, brown sugar, and softened butter to create the pecan praline topping.
- Transfer the sweet potato mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle the pecan praline topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the soufflé is set and the pecan topping is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Sweet potatoes are often referred to as a superfood due to their high nutrient content.
Sweet potato soufflé is a popular dish during Thanksgiving in the United States.
The combination of sweet potatoes and pecans creates a delightful flavor and texture contrast.