Sweet Potatoes With Pralines - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F.
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 - 235\u00b0F 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.