Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of this Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole. Creamy mashed sweet potatoes are sweetened with maple syrup, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, and topped with a buttery pecan crumble. A must-have side dish for any holiday table!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Mashed Sweet Potatoes:
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 4 large sweet potatoes)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix sweet potato mixture: In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, maple syrup, melted butter, milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Prepare topping: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, chopped pecans. Add softened butter and blend until crumbly.
- Top and bake: Pour sweet potato mixture into baking dish, top with crumble mixture. Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and set. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare the casserole a day in advance and refrigerate before baking.
- For a sweeter topping, add mini marshmallows during the last 10 minutes of baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
