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Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole

Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole

A delightful Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole that blends creamy sweet potatoes with a crunchy pecan topping, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Cooling Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Keyword: Casserole, comfort food, Holiday, Maple, sweet potato, Thanksgiving
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 250kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking dish

Ingredients

For the Sweet Potato Filling

  • 4 cups Fresh sweet potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup Pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup Whole milk or dairy-free alternative
  • 2 Large eggs or egg substitute
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt

For the Pecan Topping

  • 1 cup Chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons Brown sugar optional

Instructions

How to Make Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Prepare the sweet potatoes by peeling and chopping them into chunks. Boil if using fresh.
  • Mash the cooked sweet potatoes in a bowl and mix in remaining filling ingredients until fluffy.
  • Combine the pecan topping ingredients in a bowl, stirring in melted butter until crumbly.
  • Spread the sweet potato mixture in a greased baking dish and sprinkle pecan topping on top.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
  • Cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra sweetness, drizzle more maple syrup on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 6mg
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