Name: Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole for Thanksgiving
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature; 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, divided; 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed; 1/3 cup heavy cream or milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon fine salt; 1 cup chopped pecans; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; Nonstick spray or butter, for the baking dish

Description

Creamy mashed sweet potatoes sweetened with real maple syrup and warm spices, topped with a buttery pecan crumble for a classic Southern Thanksgiving side.

Ingredients

Scale

3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature

1/2 cup pure maple syrup, divided

1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed

1/3 cup heavy cream or milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon fine salt

1 cup chopped pecans

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

2 tablespoons light brown sugar

Nonstick spray or butter, for the baking dish

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Place sweet potatoes in a large pot of salted water; boil until fork-tender, 12–15 minutes. Drain very well.

3. Mash hot potatoes with 4 tbsp butter until smooth.

4. Stir in 1/3 cup maple syrup, 1/4 cup brown sugar, cream, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; mix until creamy. Adjust sweetness to taste.

5. Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.

6. In a bowl, combine pecans, melted butter, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and the remaining 3 tbsp maple syrup; toss to coat.

7. Scatter the pecan mixture evenly over the casserole.

8. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until edges bubble and the topping is golden and toasty.

9. Rest 10 minutes before serving. Drizzle a little extra maple syrup if desired.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 360 kcal
Sodium: 180 mg
Fat: 16 g
Carbohydrates: 53 g
Protein: 4 g