Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
Indulge in the rich flavors of the South with this Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole. Creamy sweet potatoes are combined with warm spices and a crunchy pecan topping, making it a perfect side dish for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Mixture:
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 4 medium sweet potatoes)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare sweet potato mixture: In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes, maple syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Spread mixture: Spread the sweet potato mixture in the baking dish.
- Prepare topping: Mix brown sugar and flour. Cut in cold butter, then stir in pecans. Sprinkle over sweet potatoes.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and set.
- Rest and serve: Let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare this casserole a day ahead and refrigerate—just bring it to room temperature before baking.
- For a nut-free version, omit the pecans or substitute with oats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
