Louisiana Sweet Potato and Pecan Pudding
(from saymyname’s recipe box)
Source: The Glory of Southern Cooking
Serves 8 peopleCategories: Casserole, Side Dish, Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 6 medium sweet potatoes (about 3 lbs.)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350°.
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Put potatoes in a big pot with enough salted water to cover; bring to a boil; decrease heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 25 minutes, until potatoes are very tender.
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Drain potatoes and when cool enough to handle, peel, place in a big bowl, and mash with a potato masher (do not use a food processor).
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Add in eggs, half-and-half, vanilla, and cinnamon to the potatoes, stir until well blended, and transfer mixture to a large baking dish.
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In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and flour; stir until blended.
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Add in butter and cut in with a pastry blender until the mixture is mealy.
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Add in pecans and stir until blended; distribute pecan mixture evenly over the top of the pudding; bake about 30 minutes, until golden brown; serve hot.