Praline Topped Sweet Potatoes

This recipe is from the Cajun Cuisine cookbook and always requested for Thanksgiving. I usually make these early in the day and reheat before dinner.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 8  sweet potatoes
• 2  cups pecans, chopped
• 1  cup brown sugar
• 3⁄4 cup oleo (or butter)
• 1  pinch salt
• 1  teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. Bake sweet potatoes at 350 for about 1 hour, peel, slice and place in a buttered 9X13 inch baking dish.
2. Mix together pecans, brown sugar, oleo, salt and vanilla in a saucepan; bring to a boil and cook for about 2-3 minutes.
3. Pour over potatoes and bake at 350 for about 10 minutes.