Sweet Potatoes with Pralines
rec.food.recipes/Fred Towner
Yield: 6 servings

5 sweet potatoes or yams
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp vanilla
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup light brown sugar
1/3 cup melted butter
1 cup chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350F.

Peel and boil sweet potatoes in a covered saucepan until tender - about 20 minutes. Drain and mash. Mix in the softened butter, sugar, vanilla, and milk. Pour into a baking dish or casserole.

Bring cream to simmer in a small saucepan. Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Cook over medium heat to soft ball stage - 235F. Remove from heat and beat in butter and pecans. Pour over sweet potato mixture.

All of the above may be done up to 2 days in advance and stored in the fridge. Then just heat in the oven until bubbling hot and enjoy.