Many people come to the lovely state of Louisiana to taste the unique Creole and Cajun food that cannot be found any other place in the world. This is just a sweet little sample of dessert that you and your family will enjoy while visiting Louisiana.
Praline Yam Bake
Ingredients:
8 yams
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons of real melted butter
1 egg
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 pinch of salt
3 tablespoons of real butter
1/2 cup of brown sugar
3 tablespoons of all- purpose flour
1/2 cup of chopped pecans
Directions:
1. Peel all potatoes and place in a pot of boiling water with a pinch of salt and cook until tender. Drain and let stand for 10 minutes. Cut into chunks.
2. Mash the potatoes, add milk, 1/2 cup of brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of butter, 1 egg, vanilla and a pinch of salt.Mix until fluffy and place in a greased baking dish.
3. Melt three tablespoons of butter in a saucepan. Stir in the remaining brown sugar, butter and pecans. Spread pecan mix over the potato mix and bake for 40 minutes at 350 degreesF. Serve and enjoy!