Description
A comforting Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole that combines sweet potatoes with a rich maple flavor, topped with a crunchy pecan streusel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil sweet potatoes in a pot until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain and mash sweet potatoes in a large bowl.
- Add maple syrup, milk, butter, vanilla, and salt to the mashed sweet potatoes. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- In another bowl, combine brown sugar, chopped pecans, flour, and cinnamon.
- Sprinkle the pecan mixture over the sweet potato layer.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup.
- This dish can be prepared a day ahead and baked just before serving.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole, sweet potato casserole, holiday side dish