Description
Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole is a heartwarming dish that brings nostalgia and joy to your holiday table. This delightful casserole features creamy mashed sweet potatoes enriched with rich maple syrup, topped with a crunchy pecan streusel. Each bite offers a perfect blend of sweetness and texture, making it an unforgettable side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash, peel, and chop sweet potatoes. Boil in salted water for about 15 minutes until tender.
- Drain and transfer sweet potatoes to a mixing bowl. Add maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Mash until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix chopped pecans with melted butter and a sprinkle of brown sugar.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture into a greased baking dish and top with the pecan mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until heated through and golden on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg