Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of the South with this delicious Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole. Creamy mashed sweet potatoes are infused with the sweetness of maple syrup and a hint of warm spices, topped with a crunchy pecan streusel.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potato Mixture:
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 3–4 large sweet potatoes)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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 bowl, combine sweet potatoes, maple syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
- Prepare topping: Combine flour, brown sugar, pecans, and melted butter in a separate bowl until crumbly.
- Assemble: Pour sweet potato mixture into the baking dish, top with the pecan mixture.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden and set.
- Cool and serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, roast the sweet potatoes instead of boiling.
- You can prepare the casserole a day ahead and bake just before serving.
- Add mini marshmallows during the last 10 minutes of baking for a classic touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
