Description
Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole is the epitome of comfort food, blending creamy sweet potatoes with rich maple syrup, and topped with a crunchy pecan streusel. This delightful dish is not just a side; it’s a centerpiece for family gatherings or cozy dinners. With its vibrant colors and irresistible flavors, it promises to warm both your heart and your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Boil sweet potatoes until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash in a large bowl.
- Mix in melted butter, milk, eggs, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, smoothing the top.
- In a separate bowl, combine pecans with brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon. Sprinkle over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden at the edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg