Recipe: Surprise Yam Casserole with Praline Topping

Surprise Yam Casserole with Praline Topping
Recipe by: Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission spokesperson, Holly Clegg
. Makes 8 to 10 servings

The creamy orange flavored sweet potatoes with praline topping make this dish seem like a real indulgence.

2 1/2 lbs. yams (sweet potatoes), peeled and cut into chunks or 3 (15oz.) cans sweet potatoes, drained
4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
1 chicken bouillon cube, optional
6 tbsp. light margarine
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/3 cup orange juice
Praline Topping (recipe follows)

Place sweet potatoes, carrots and bouillon cube in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook for 15 minutes or until potatoes and carrots are tender.

Drain and mash in a food processor or mixer. Add margarine, brown sugar and orange juice, mixing until smooth.

Transfer to 2-quart casserole dish coated with non-stick cooking spray and top with Praline Topping.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until topping is brown

Note: If using canned yams, stir in at the end of cooking.

Praline Topping
2/3 cup light brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
6 tbsp. light margarine, melted
1 tsp. vanilla flavoring

In a bowl, mix brown sugar, flour and cinnamon. Stir in margarine and vanilla with a fork until crumbly.