Looking for a great new sweet potato recipe to try? You're in the right place! This recipe will quickly become a favorite in your household. Your family will be begging for it again and again! We've got the recipe right down below for you, along with some of the awesome health benefits it can provide you with.
Praline Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients:
4 cups mashed sweet potato – canned or fresh
1/2 cup white sugar
2 Tablespoons vanilla extract
4 eggs – beaten
1/2 pint heavy cream
1/4 lb. butter or margarine
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup flour
1 1/4 cups chopped pecans
Directions:
1. Butter one 2 quart casserole dish. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine potatoes, sugar, vanilla, eggs, and cream. Blend well.
3. Spread into casserole dish evenly.
4. Prepare the topping by combining the butter, brown sugar, flour, and pecans.
5. Mix until crumbly and sprinkle over top sweet potato mixture.
6. Bake for 30 minutes.
Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are often touted as healthier than regular potatoes. They can be easier to get kids to eat, since they have a sweet and pleasant taste. As a parent, you'll appreciate the health benefits that sweet potatoes can offer.
Sweet potatoes have a lot of nutrients in them, with high amounts of vitamins A, C, and B6. Plenty of manganese, copper, and pantothenic acid can be found in sweet potatoes, too. The antioxidants in sweet potatoes help keep your body healthy, and can lower your risk for cancer.
There is a lot of fiber in sweet potatoes. Fiber is crucial for the health of your digestive system. Without a healthy amount of fiber, you'll experience a host of side effects. These can include constipation, bloating, and a potentially higher risk for colon cancer. Sweet potatoes contain both soluble and insoluble fiber.
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